Obituary for Harry Kenneth Craig Jr.
Harry Kenneth Craig Jr., 95, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Bronson Battle Creek. He was born on March 18, 1927, the son of Harry K. Craig, Sr. and Eunice (Lehman) Craig.
Harry served in the US Army during WWII as a rifleman and a tank crewman in the 778th Battalion in Germany. He had been employed at the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway in Arizona before moving to Michigan where he was employed at General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Lansing until retiring in 1992.
Harry is survived by his Daughters, Eunice Badger and Frances (Butch) Keifer; Sons, William Craig, Joseph (Linda) Craig and Harry K. (Doneen) Craig III; 20 Grandchildren; 41 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, his Wife, Mary Marie (Baldwin) Craig, Sons, Michael Craig and Maurice Craig, Siblings, Joyce and Aubrey.
Harry was an avid sportsman and enjoyed dancing, camping, He loved spending time with his family at family gatherings.
A celebration of Harry's life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 1880 W. Highland Blvd.
Interment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Craig's family.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com
Harry served in the US Army during WWII as a rifleman and a tank crewman in the 778th Battalion in Germany. He had been employed at the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway in Arizona before moving to Michigan where he was employed at General Motors Fisher Body Plant in Lansing until retiring in 1992.
Harry is survived by his Daughters, Eunice Badger and Frances (Butch) Keifer; Sons, William Craig, Joseph (Linda) Craig and Harry K. (Doneen) Craig III; 20 Grandchildren; 41 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, his Wife, Mary Marie (Baldwin) Craig, Sons, Michael Craig and Maurice Craig, Siblings, Joyce and Aubrey.
Harry was an avid sportsman and enjoyed dancing, camping, He loved spending time with his family at family gatherings.
A celebration of Harry's life will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at 1880 W. Highland Blvd.
Interment will take place in the Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Craig's family.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com