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James William Craig, age 34, of Houston, TX, died Sunday, February 26, 2012. James attended St. Mary's Hall and graduated from Hotchkiss High School in Lakeville, CT. As a youth, he was an award winning gymnast. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO. James was an accomplished artist working with pottery. He worked with custom interior wall finishing and landscape design. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lawrence J. Levendofsky, Gladys (Viselmeyer) Levendofsky and William L. Craig. James is survived by his parents, Dr. William and Jean Craig; sister, Ann Befroy and husband, Douglas; brother, Andrew Craig; grandmother, Betty (Eye) Craig and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
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MONDAY
MARCH 5, 2012
10:00 A.M.
ST. PETER PRINCE OF THE APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Memories and Condolences
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jeannie muller
March 24, 2012
Bill and Jean I can not fully grasp the sadness I know you have in your heart. Do not look back with uncertainty, but forward knowing your son's struggles are over and he is at peace.
Emily Colvin
March 19, 2012
Sweet James, you will be remembered in my heart always. Please be in peace and know you are very, very loved and special.
March 17, 2012
Dear Dr & Mrs Craig,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kate (Burke) Gallegos
Roland Medellin
March 14, 2012
Dear Bill and Jean,
My deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Linda Benson
March 11, 2012
May your faith and loving memories of James comfort and sustain you.
George and Eileen Palomino
March 9, 2012
Bill and Jean
We are sorry for the loss of your son. God bless you all.
Rita LeDuc
March 5, 2012
We are thinking of you daily and praying for all of you! May you have peace in knowing you are surround with Love from family & friends
Max & Pat Burnett
March 5, 2012
Dr. Craig and family, may God's peace and comfort abide with you now and always.
Scott Cromwell
March 5, 2012
Kamisah joins me in extending our condolences at this excruciating time of loss.
Richard and Veronica Rouse
March 4, 2012
Sincere sympathy for your loss of James.
Chuck and Janet Nunemaker
March 4, 2012
Bill and Jean
Very sorry to learn of your loss.
Neal Hamil
March 3, 2012
Such a kind and gentle spirit. Gone too soon. You are missed. Rest In Peace sweet James.
Geri Larson
March 3, 2012
Dear Bill, Jean, Ann and Andrew, We are so sorry to hear of James death. We will be praying for you all and hope the wonderful memories of him bring you joy in this time of sorrow. May God bless and keep you. Love Geri (Levendofsky) Larson and family
Matt Smith
March 2, 2012
James, you were a great friend to me at Hotchkiss. Lots of fond memories, and were one of the funniest people I have ever known. Craig family - I am so sorry for your loss.
Kate Jaceldo
March 2, 2012
Sweet James, your smile and laugh will always be remembered and cherished. I am so glad to have gotten to know you again as adults. You touched the lives of everyone that met you.
jen roosth
March 2, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. James will be missed dearly.
Caroline Starry LeBlanc
March 2, 2012
Sweet, wonderful James, you will be so dearly missed. My heart hurts for your and your family's suffering, but I truly believe you are now at peace; your beautiful spirit watching over the ones you left behind. Goodbye, sweet friend.
John and Pam Mulrow
March 2, 2012
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sonja Brune
March 2, 2012
Dr. Craig,
My sincerest condolenscences to your and all who knew and loved your son, James. Knowing you to be a kind and honorable man, I am sure he was the same. May God bless and comfort you all in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sonja
March 2, 2012
Dear Jeanne,
You and your family are in the special prayers of your friends in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. God be with you, now, and always
Steve and Sandy Bernasek
March 2, 2012
Dear Bill and Jean,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Christine Schwope
March 2, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are you you all. I got to see James at Michael Chavez' rosary, but did not get to speak to him. Ryan visited with him at Michaels viewing. How sad it is.
Chris Schwope
Tamra Yannuzzi & Family
March 1, 2012
Dr. Craig,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your faith and cherished memories help you during this difficult time.
Alan & Kathy Groesbeck
March 1, 2012
Craig and Jean - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ed & Carol Villareal
March 1, 2012
My sincere condolences to you and your family Dr. Craig. Keeping you in our prayers for peace and comfort during this most difficult time.
Sally Lim
March 1, 2012
Dr. Craig, my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of James. May god be with you and comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Franco Mondini ruiz
March 1, 2012
James was a kind and talented person a loyal and listening friend to many and lover of all
things tennis, beautiful and/or edible he will be very missed
Craig and Rebecca Price
February 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the Craig and Levendofsky families for your loss. You are in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you in your time of sorrow.
DeNay Alvarado
February 29, 2012
My deepest condolences Dr.Craig to you and your family.
Kat Brown
February 29, 2012
James, my beautiful chicken ;) I send my heart, my spirit, my everything to you from Colorado...I'm still having a hard time saying goodbye...but I know if I close my eyes real tight, you are there, in my heart forever...
DeNay Alvarado
February 29, 2012
My deepest condolences Dr. Craig to you and your family.
February 29, 2012
What a shock... I don't even have words for this. He was like a little brother to me. Our world has lost a bit of it's sheen with him gone.
dana montana
san antonio, tx.
Lydia Sanchez
February 29, 2012
Please accept my heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Erica Gillum
February 29, 2012
My most heart felt love & condolences to the family of my friend, James. James was a wonderful gift to lives of many, including mine. A bright & shining light of love, understanding, & passion for friends whom he cared for. His memory & Spirit will live on through me, this I vow. He was very loved. God's peace be within you.
Stuart Rosenberg
February 29, 2012
James never met a stranger. He was a magnetic presence who lit up a room, which he would undoubtedly fill with smiles and laughter. He will be missed by so many he touched with his intelligence, humor, kindness and gentle spirit.
February 29, 2012
Your spirit will live on in the people that love you. You were such an incredible light. My heart goes out to Andrew, Ann and Doug, Dr. and Mrs. Craig, his cousin James and all of the rest of the family. love susan heard
Eleanor Gilbane
February 29, 2012
Dr. and Mrs. Craig, Ann, and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss. James was very loved by our family. He will be missed, but will live in our memories forever.
Allison Johnson
February 29, 2012
James,
What a wonderful, fun, kind and good hearted person you were. From hanging out at Susan's pool, going to my AHHS senior prom with me and re connecting again when I moved back from college ....all are memories I will cherish. you were always smiling, courteous and had the sincere desire to listen to others. Rest in Peace my friend, you will be missed. Love, Allison Perez Johnson
February 29, 2012
Are deepest condolences Dr. Craig your family will be in our prayers. CHristine, Rosie, Liz and Julia CCSA
Ramani Rao
February 29, 2012
My heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss.
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