Craig W. YELTON

FUNERAL HOME

Bring's Broadway Chapel - Tucson

6910 East Broadway Boulevard

Tucson, Arizona

Craig YELTON Obituary

YELTON, Craig W. Craig W. Yelton was born on a bright and sunny day April 20, 1984 and deceased on July 8, 2018. He attended Booth-Fickett Elementary, Kellond Elementary, Utterback Middle School, and Palo Verde High School eventually receiving his GED in 2001. Craig experienced some troubled times for several years but emerged to build a prosperous life for himself. He received an Associate of Applied Science degree in Building and Construction Technologies in plumbing from Pima Community College while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. After graduation he became a valued member of the Al Coronado Plumbing team in sales and service. As Craig rebuilt his life he found great excitement and solace in bass fishing. It became his passion. He also found pleasure in mountain biking and rode the El Tour De Tucson several times. Craig was a warm and wonderful son who will be missed by all who loved him. His family and friends will forever suffer the loss of his tragic death. Our beloved Craig is survived by his parents, Christine and Larren (Gloria) Yelton; brothers, Conner (Kellie) Childers, Kristopher (Melissa) Childers, Scott (Devorah) Yelton; sister, Kathleen (Joe) Rzewuski; aunts, Bobbie (Stan) Gold, and Carol (Walt) Maitland; nephews, George, Conner, Caden, Caleb, and his many devoted friends. His grandparents, Charles and Betsy Conner predeceased him. Arrangements by BRING'S BROADWAY CHAPEL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 15, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Craig YELTON

12 Entries

Fenceline Dr. neighbors

July 8, 2020

So often, when we stop at that STOP sign, we remember Craig, and how he was out and about his house so often. A new, very nice family lives there now, but they dont spend much time out front, so there is no one to wave to. And, we miss that. Hard to believe that two years have gone by since that terrible night.

Patricia Dixon

July 21, 2018

It's hard to picture my kitchen with out Craig and all that happiness he bought into it. We as a family will keep him in our hearts and prayers forever. The love Craig that you showed family and friends was so huge. The loss of such a vibrant human can only be understood by those who knew him and meet him and loved him. Till we all meet again Craig (T&J) My deepest condolences to his family.

Bart L

July 20, 2018

Looking in the obituaries and seeing an old friend from high school im at a lost for words. My thoughts and prayers to the Yelton family. Was thinking about you not too long ago. Kinda surreal. Rest easy Craig, you will be missed.

Damian Neri

July 19, 2018

I went to Puma Community College with Craig We took classes together and helped each other make it through the class We were good friends and he will be missed

L. Baker

July 19, 2018

We are so deeply sorry for your completely tragic loss. My parents live nearby, in the same subdivision. I visit them weekly and often saw Craig's boat and work truck. For years, I've heard from them and other neighbors about how friendly and welcoming it was by Craig's house. As my husband is also a fisherman, it broke my heart about the tragedy, on so many different levels. Prayers for all of your family go out from ours.

Neighbors on Fenceline Drive

July 18, 2018

Just about daily, we turn left at that corner to get to Broadway. Several times a month, for about seven years now, we would see this cheerful young man (with a cap on) waving to us. If he had his back to the street, he would turn around when he heard residents stop at the STOP sign. We would see him coming and going, sometimes with friends, sometimes alone, and always, ALWAYS , there was that friendly wave, and a huge smile. Sometimes, we saw him busy tinkering with his boat, his head invisible, yet, he would raise it, and again that very friendly wave. His sunny personality was always welcoming.

Through dog walking, we knew the previous owners of that house (they had a little Westie, Penny), and when they decided to move back to upstate New York, they agonized about the house being sold to someone "nice". When the house was sold, she told me that "The nicest young man bought it".

And that he was. A very nice young man, and an asset to this neighborhood.

Our condolences to his family, his friends, his co-workers, and also, his many neighbors who cherished him.

July 17, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God.He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you

Mary Jo Webber

July 16, 2018

For the little boy who was part of our household many days of the week, who helped me bake cookies, who thought my cooking was wonderful when it absolutely wasn't, who watched movies with me on Sunday afternoons then rode with me back to Blockbuster just to keep me company, who helped me fold laundry and who talked with me - about so many things - his dreams, his goals, his life. This little boy made me laugh so hard when he was only 7 years old! His sense of humor was that of a 40 year old and he could produce the perfect punch line in a blink of an eye. Craig honey,I will love you forever - I hope you're jamming to Steve Miller and resting in the palm of God's hand...

July 15, 2018

May God stay closer to your family and give you comfort and peace.

Helen Chmelik

July 15, 2018

So sorry for your loss.

Russell Hayes

July 15, 2018

To craig's mother, Christine.
Although I've only known you a short time, it's been long enough to know you are a loving and caring person. I am sure your son also had these attributes. I am so sorry for your loss.

July 15, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the words of John 6:40 bring you comfort. CR

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