MUNCIE--Jack E. Craig, Sr., also known as "Happy Jack" to family and friends, 94, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 12, 2017 at Signature Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1922 in Muncie the son of William E. and Leota (Vanskyke) Craig, graduated from Burris High School, served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World War II, and married Janet E. Tuhey on June 3, 1947 in Muncie.
Mr. Craig was chief tool inspector at City Machine Tool & Die for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, watching and attending his children's and grandchildren's athletic events, spending time at the family lake house, and was an avid reader.
Surviving are two sons, Jeff Craig (wife-Jean), and Jerry Craig (wife-Missy); daughter, Joyce Olsen (husband-Vic); a daughter-in-law, Val Craig; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 68 years, Janet E. Craig, last year; and a son, Jack E. Craig, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for both Jack and Janet Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Muncie Star Press, Feb. 14, 2017
Mr. Craig was chief tool inspector at City Machine Tool & Die for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, watching and attending his children's and grandchildren's athletic events, spending time at the family lake house, and was an avid reader.
Surviving are two sons, Jeff Craig (wife-Jean), and Jerry Craig (wife-Missy); daughter, Joyce Olsen (husband-Vic); a daughter-in-law, Val Craig; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 68 years, Janet E. Craig, last year; and a son, Jack E. Craig, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for both Jack and Janet Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Muncie Star Press, Feb. 14, 2017
MUNCIE--Jack E. Craig, Sr., also known as "Happy Jack" to family and friends, 94, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 12, 2017 at Signature Health Care. He was born on March 14, 1922 in Muncie the son of William E. and Leota (Vanskyke) Craig, graduated from Burris High School, served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy during World War II, and married Janet E. Tuhey on June 3, 1947 in Muncie.
Mr. Craig was chief tool inspector at City Machine Tool & Die for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, watching and attending his children's and grandchildren's athletic events, spending time at the family lake house, and was an avid reader.
Surviving are two sons, Jeff Craig (wife-Jean), and Jerry Craig (wife-Missy); daughter, Joyce Olsen (husband-Vic); a daughter-in-law, Val Craig; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 68 years, Janet E. Craig, last year; and a son, Jack E. Craig, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for both Jack and Janet Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Muncie Star Press, Feb. 14, 2017
Mr. Craig was chief tool inspector at City Machine Tool & Die for over 40 years. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, watching and attending his children's and grandchildren's athletic events, spending time at the family lake house, and was an avid reader.
Surviving are two sons, Jeff Craig (wife-Jean), and Jerry Craig (wife-Missy); daughter, Joyce Olsen (husband-Vic); a daughter-in-law, Val Craig; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 68 years, Janet E. Craig, last year; and a son, Jack E. Craig, Jr.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date for both Jack and Janet Craig. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
The Muncie Star Press, Feb. 14, 2017
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