John Craig Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Craig (Huttig, Arkansas), who passed away on December 26, 2025, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his sibling Infant Baby. He is survived by: his wife Ida; his daughter Jeanette "Pat" Smith; his siblings, Virgil Dell Craig, Jimmie Lee Craig, Johnny Craig, Joe Craig, Ralph Craig, Ruth Robinson and Genenail Craig; his children, Tiffani S. Johnikin of Marion, Jeanteria Brenae Craig (Sidney) of Conway, Arkansas., Xavier D. Smith, Sr. (Chevonda) of Palm Beach and Demetrius D. Smith (Varwyn) of Huttig, Arkansas.; his siblings, Jessie Jette (Roger) of Benton, Suzzette Davis (Lonnie) of Milwaukee, Cassandra Andrews of El Dorado, Cindy Smith (Percy) of Strong, Monica Brown of Monroe, Wanda Jones (Albert) of El Dorado, Arkansas., Willie Murphy Craig, Jr. (Shirley) of Little Rock, Sanford Craig of El Dorado and Tommy Dodson (LaFren) of Menifee, Arkansas.; his grandchildren, Kimberly Felix, Aisha Smith, Destini Johnson, Talia Counts, Tyana Bennett, Xavier D. Smith, Jr. (Jade), Michael D. Smith (Karrie), Michael Bennett, Jeremiah D. Young, Kyleston L. Gill and Jabarie L. Welch; and his great grandchildren, Xavier D. Smith, III, London Smith, Darius Williams, Nero Williams, Isaiah Williams, Xavion Williams, Nevaeh Counts, Malia Counts, Jaylee Goodman, Nylene Counts, Enfinity Counts and Terrance Jackson. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and cousins.
