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Craig Stroud Schutt

1951 - 2020

Craig Stroud Schutt obituary, 1951-2020, Wilmington, NC

Craig Schutt Obituary

CRAIG STROUD SCHUTT Craig Stroud Schutt, age 68, left his earthly home peacefully on the morning of April 16,2020, after bravely battling cancer. Craig was born September 2,1951 to the late George Craig Schutt and Laney Stroud Schutt. He attended John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington and earned his high school diploma from Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte. He retired in 2011 from the State Port Authority after 30 years. He is survived by his brother George Schutt, his sister Jane S. Hines and brother-in-law Al Hines. Also surviving are three nephews, Scott Hines and wife Cathleen O'Connell, Brad Hines and Jeremy Schutt, several cousins and a host of wonderful friends. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the Hanover Seaside Club and the Moose Lodge. Craig loved his chocolate labs, Snickers and Coco,and his black lab Snowball. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He was the happiest being in his boat fishing or just cruising around Wrightsville Beach. A committal service will be held on Saturday, June 13,2020 at 11:00 am at the Schutt Family Plot in the annex part of Oakdale Cemetery, on North 15th St., Wilmington,NC. A celebration of Craig's life will be held after the service at his home.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Jun. 11, 2020.

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Robert Hatley

July 10, 2020

A good guy, great friend. What fun times we had. God bless the good people we have in our lives. The folks that help , The ones that care. The people that you like to spend time with. Craig was all that. I will miss him.
RIP .

Peggy

June 13, 2020

Craig was an awesome neighbor. He always checked on his neighbors. Always said hi when he was outside. He will be missed.

Peggy

June 13, 2020

Craig was my neighbor for 30 years. He was such a nice man. He really cared about his neighbors. I remember during the blizzard of 1989 Craig asked his neighbors if they needed anything and then he took his big truck and went out to get the items his neighbors needed. He will be missed. ❤

Sarah Zachary

June 12, 2020

Craig was such a wonderful man! I met and knew him through his life partner Libby Zachary (my mother-in-law). They were together 14+ years and they loved each other so very much! My kids adored their Papa Craig and he adored them! He was a huge part of our family and will be missed GREATLY!

Judy Thomas

June 11, 2020

Craig was the most loving, caring man I have ever met. He loved helping others. He was surrounded by so many friends and his life was a testimony of what caring for others means. Being a Christian, we know that we will meet again for all eternity, never having to say good bye again. His suffering is over and hes in the loving care of Jesus. You are missed Craig!!!

Debra Granger

June 11, 2020

Jane and family - what can I say about Craig? For the past 38 years he has been a part of mine and Randy's family. I loved him like a brother - I can still hear him yelling "hey Britches" from the garage every time I go outside - he was a shining light to everyone who knew him. He is and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him (especially me and Randy)

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