James R. Craig, 70, of Warsaw, passed away at 1:45 p.m. Aug. 24, 2011, in his residence.
He was born Dec. 27, 1940, in Kosciusko County, to Robert G. and Frances E. Benton Craig. On Jan. 16, 1965, he married Carol A. Shaffner, who died June 21, 2005.
A lifetime Kosciusko County resident, he formerly worked at United Telephone System marketing department; Sears and Roebuck, Warsaw, as a mechanic; formerly owned CJ’s Shoe Store and Craig Marathon Station, both of Warsaw; and was currently the fleet mechanic for the Warsaw Police Department. He was a member of Warsaw Masonic Lodge 73, Valley Scottish Rite and Mizpah Shrine Temple, all in Fort Wayne; Kosciusko County Shrine Club; Moose and Elks’ lodges, both in Warsaw; and a longtime member and patron of Breading’s Cigar Store, Warsaw.
Surviving are two daughters, Cindy (and spouse Dane) Ronk, Warsaw, and Amy (and spouse Clark) Cummins, Indianapolis; two brothers, Jerry (and spouse Connie) Craig, and Bob (and spouse spouse Pat) Craig, both of Warsaw; and grandchildren, Ashley and Craig Ronk and Cameron and Chloe Cummins.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church with the Revs. Brian Grantz and Corinne Hodges officiating.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the church with a Masonic memorial service by members of Warsaw Masonic Lodge 73 at 7:30 p.m.
McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, is in charge of arrangements.
***** Memorial may be made to the Kosciusko County Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN. 46581-1196; or St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 424 W. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapel.com
