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Feb 6th, 1934 - Feb 16th, 2016Graveside Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Elmwood Cemetery with military honors
Thomas E. “Tom” Craig, age 82, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Tom was born February 6, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Edward M. and Eleanor M. (Hall) Craig. He married Vera M. Sparlin on May 6, 1964, in Chicago. Tom worked as a printer at Ed Garvey and Company, and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Korea. He enjoyed golfing, car shows, going to ballgames, music and singing, traveling, and working on projects around the house.
Tom is survived by his wife: Vera Craig of Flora; sister-in-law: Virginia Johnson (the late Clarence) of Olney; sister-in-law: Janice Sparlin of Flora; sister-in-law: Kathryn (Dick) Lepley of Lima, OH; sister-in-law: Clara (Sam) Booth of Flora; brother-in-law: Benjamin Sparlin of Hutsonville; a friend since childhood: Jim Gonzalez; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law: Richard Sparlin, and sister-in-law: Martha and husband Don Lewis.
A graveside service with military honors for Tom Craig will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Elmwood Cemetery, Flora. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County 4-H or the Gary Bright Memorial Fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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So very sorry we lost a super family member we have had for so long he was sure one of a kind and will be missed deeply by all us our heart goes out to you Vera that I know you are so deeply saddened .
Willie and Family: We are sorry for the loss of your beloved uncle. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
You will be very much missed. The both of you made an impact on my life thank you for your friendship and love. Sorry I could not be there but you re in my heart and mind Jannie
Vera sorry for your loss of your husband Tom. Prayers to you and your family.
Vera, I am so very sorry to hear about Tom. Prayers.
Vera, have just heard about Tom, we are so very sorry,will hold you in our thought and prayers.
Sorry to hear of Tom's death. He was such a nice man, always enjoyed talking tom him.
Tom was one of a kind. My favorite memory of him was when I worked at Anthonys (pizza market then) and I was driving the catering truck to Louisville for lunch and I ran out of gas south of the race track. I was only 18 and I was so scared. as I set in the truck trying to figure out which way I would walk I looked in my mirror and a van pulled up behind me. out popped my angels Tom and Vera Craig. I was beyond excited to see them!! he will be missed!
Willie and family : Thinking of you at this difficult time.
We are so sorry to hear of Tom's death, and wish we had the opportunity to say goodbye to him. However, we will always have good memories of Tom. He was a special member of our family. I know I always enjoyed talking with him at family events or the times you both came to visit us. Diane has always cherished him as an uncle. Vera, I know it must be difficult to lose your husband and partner. You and Tom will always be in our thoughts. John, Diane & Andrew
You have my deepest sympathy loved him Please know we are here for you You are in my prayers May God keep you in his care Love u Colleen &Rusty
So very sorry you have my deepest sympathy tom will be greatly missed Call me any time love u
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