Richard Thomas Craig Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Richard Thomas Craig of Charleston, Illinois. Richard, born on July 7, 1941, passed away on September 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Thomas Craig to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Craig and Florence Craig (Harlan); and his sisters, Virginia Burger and Janet McConaghy. He is survived by: his wife Ruth Ann Craig of Charleston, Illinois; his children, Michelle (Tim Easter) of Charleston and Mark (Jenny Craig) of Emden, Illinois; his grandchildren, Adam Easter (Kari Smith) of Charleston, Alec Easter (Emma Dilley) of Charleston and Emily Craig of Emden, Illinois; his great grandchild Brynleigh Eastin of Charleston, Illinois; and his siblings, Michael (Sue Craig) of Nokomis and Barbara Platt of Marquette, Michigan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Adams Funeral Chapel (2330 Shawnee Dr, Charleston, IL 61920). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 2206 4th Street, Charleston, IL 61920.