Obituary of Vince L. Craig

Bedford Vince L. Craig, 73, of Bedford, died at 8:15 pm on Friday, September 2, 2011 at St. Vincent Dunn Hospital in Bedford. Born April 3, 1938 in Silverville, he was the son of Forrest and Zona Pearl (West) Craig. He married Frances G. Riggle on February 16, 1957 and she survives. He worked for Ermal Fultz at Bedford Building Supply and was a carpenter for Charles Hillenburg and Paul Mitchell. He retired as a pipefitter at General Motors after twenty-five years. He was a member and former deacon at the Silverville Missionary Baptist Church and a member of U.A.W. Local #440. He loved fishing, boating and playing cards. Survivors include his wife, Frances, of Bedford; two sons, Barry Craig and companion, Rachael Chastain of Williams, Jeffrey Craig of Bedford; two daughters, Michelle Craig, Kristine Craig and companion, Bruce York of Bedford; two granddaughters; seven grandsons; six great granddaughters; three great grandsons; five sisters, Wanda Craig, Doris Conner and Anah Hall and husband, Leonard all of Fayetteville, Norma Terry and husband, Bill and Viola Waggoner, his triplet sister and husband, Loren all of Silverville; three brothers, Donald Craig of Needmore, Audra Craig and Edwin Craig both of Silverville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Kimberly Burnette; two brothers, Lowell Craig and Victor Lantz Craig who was his triplet brother. Funeral Information Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, September 7th at the Silverville Missionary Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Jim McDowell officiating. Burial will follow. No public visitation is planned.