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William Craig Obituary
William Craig, age 83, was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2018. He was born August 14, 1934 to Jon Dallas and Anna Ola Craig. William accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized in Jesus's name and filled with the Holy Ghost. He was a faithful armour bearer, he never left his post. He loved people, he loved his family and he was a giving person.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Dallas and Anna Ola Craig; sisters, Virginia Mack, Nettie Daniels, Anna Jones, and Catherine Craig; brothers, Charles Craig, and Fred Craig. William is survived by his loving daughter, Melvinita Duaree Williams; sister, Juanita B Rice; stepsisters, Elorsa Torres, Oga (Henry) Martinez; and stepbrother, Antonio (Jane) Hernandez; all of Toledo, Ohio; five grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Viewing is Friday, January 19, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at Dale-Riggs Funeral Home. Homegoing celebration is Saturday, January 20 with Wake at 1 p.m. and Funeral at 2 p.m. at Warren AME Church, 915 Collingwood Blvd. Elder Jermaine McCallum, Pastor and Officiant.
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Regina Fowler
January 31, 2018
I will miss you!! And always love you!!
Nettie Wyatt
January 23, 2018
Love you uncle William hill Craig your were everything to me and I will never forget you for everything you've done for me and I'm glad I named my youngest son after you and you will forever be in my heart test up you have your wings now our new Angel
Love always Nettie and family
Debra Lightner
January 20, 2018
I'm glad my uncle lived his life to the fullest he was a Good fearing man and he loved his family so much no more suffering until we meet again Love your niece Debra
Lenora McGlown
January 20, 2018
Rest in the Lord my dear friend of 56 years you endured until the end and finished your course an now you have entered into the joy of the Lord your absence from this old frail body is over and you are with the Lord precious id the death of a SAINT in the eyes of God keep dressing in your fine suits all of the Dashiki you bought from me and l know heaven is going to smeal good l knew you before your walk in the Lord and l can say old things and way of life passed away and you became a new creation in CHRIST JESUS I WILL MISS OUR TALKS AND LAUGHING TOGETHER SO I WONT SAY GOODBYE BUT SEE YOU LATER....
Barbara Nickson
January 19, 2018
A wonderful man of God his bright smile and hearty laugh will be missed at our building rest in heaven and sing greatly in heaven . See you one day dear friend. God is Awesome he makes no mistakes. Praying for your family.
shirley porter
January 18, 2018
My condolences to mr.craig family he will surely be miss he was a beautful kind person. From shirley and family in collingwood green apt
CW
January 18, 2018
To the family of William A. Craig. I'm sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you at this difficult time, and be comfort , and strengthen by God'sWord in John 6:40.
Cheryl Washington
January 18, 2018
I will truly going to miss him so much. I know he is in better place with the Lord. He earn his wings in heaven. Love you cuz William. I will always remember you and carry you in my heart whenever I go.
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