VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond L. Craig, 69, passed away peacefully July 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 29, 1942 to the late Joseph and Hazel Craig; he was born and raised on a family farm off Bonney Road and Kentucky Avenue in Princess Anne County. Mr. Craig was a master craftsman with the VBCPS for more than 20 years and was a manager with Food Fair and Pantry Pride for 30 years. He was a man with a huge heart that had a smile and a helping hand for any of his many friends or anyone in need. Anyone that met Raymond instantly loved him and became a friend. He would gladly give anyone the shirt off his back. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory is: the love of his life, his childhood sweetheart and devoted wife of 47 years, Carol Craig; a daughter, Michelle Craig; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Craig; sister, Rita Leser; and brother, Earl Craig. He was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Donald Craig. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, July 17, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on July 17, 2011
VIRGINIA BEACH - Raymond L. Craig, 69, passed away peacefully July 13, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born April 29, 1942 to the late Joseph and Hazel Craig; he was born and raised on a family farm off Bonney Road and Kentucky Avenue in Princess Anne County. Mr. Craig was a master craftsman with the VBCPS for more than 20 years and was a manager with Food Fair and Pantry Pride for 30 years. He was a man with a huge heart that had a smile and a helping hand for any of his many friends or anyone in need. Anyone that met Raymond instantly loved him and became a friend. He would gladly give anyone the shirt off his back. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be deeply missed. Left to cherish his memory is: the love of his life, his childhood sweetheart and devoted wife of 47 years, Carol Craig; a daughter, Michelle Craig; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Craig; sister, Rita Leser; and brother, Earl Craig. He was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Donald Craig. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today, July 17, at Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 18, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Park.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on July 17, 2011
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