John Craig, a resident of Dewar, died Aug. 29, 2022 in Dewar at the age of 80. He was born May 27, 1942 in Morris to Oscar Craig and Elizabeth Inez (Trease) Craig.
He married Brenda Sheryl Sampier Feb. 9, 1960 in Glendale, Arizona. They were members of Dewar First Baptist Church. He retired in 2018 from J. F. Thermal as a welder.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Brenda Craig, son, Joel Jacob Daniel Craig, grandson, Jeffrey Michael Keith Craig, and great granddaughter, Tavin Delilah Arias.
He is survived by two daughters, Tina Delso and Heather Buchanan; five sons: James, John, Jerry, Joshua and Jason Craig; 28 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; brother, Steve Craig; also by a host of friends and other relatives.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022 at Dewar First Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Wells and Rev. David Howard officiating. He will be interred along with his wife Brenda in Morris Cemetery. Services are under direction of Integrity Funeral Service.