Wayne Erwin Craig

1936 - 2022

Wayne Erwin Craig

Wayne Ewin Craig, age 86, went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Born on February 25, 1936 in Hector Arkansas to parents Inez and Burl Craig. Wayne grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated From Capitol Hill High School in 1954. Met his wife Frances and got Married in 1955 and had a beautiful life together of 67 years.

Attended Oklahoma University and also played baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers Farm Team during the late 50's. He graduated from Oklahoma University in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Wayne then went to work for 30 Years at Boeing Aircraft in California, Seattle, Dallas, New Orleans, and then Tulsa Oklahoma. Wayne and Fran had 3 tall

Sons, David 6'6", Randy, 6'4" and Cory 6'5" who are all 5 years apart. Wayne retired from Boeing after 30 years and then liked to travel the USA and Europe seeing the sights and taking in the history of the lands. He learned about playing golf from his Dad and taught 2 of his sons to play golf. During his career also had 2 holes in one! Wayne over the years had 6 Grandchildren and one Great Grandchild and loved spending quality time and doing many activities with them. Wayne and Fran are longtime members of Southwood Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma and always had a church home wherever they moved, knowing the value of raising children in a Christian lifestyle.

Wayne is survived by his wife Frances and his three sons, David, Randy and his wife Kim, Cory and his wife Elizabeth. Wayne also had 6 grandchildren Curtis, Cody, Connor, Lauren, Emily, Abby, and 1 great grandchild, Paisley. He was preceded in death by his parents Inez and Burl Craig.

The viewing is 10am-8pm and visitation 6pm-8pm, Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Moore's Southlawn Funeral Home, 9350 E. 51st Street, Tulsa, OK 74145. The Funeral service is 10am, Friday, November 18, 2022 at Southwood Baptist Church, 4020 S. 102nd E. Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233 www.moorefuneral.com