James Richard "Jim" Craig's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Big Rapids, Michigan

James Richard "Jim" Craig

April 27, 1951 - December 8, 2025 (74 years old)

Big Rapids, Michigan

James Richard "Jim" Craig's obituary , Passed away on December 8, 2025 in Big Rapids, Michigan

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James Richard "Jim" Craig

April 27, 1951 - December 8, 2025 (74 years old)

Big Rapids, Michigan

James Richard Craig Obituary

The world bids farewell to James Richard Craig (Big Rapids, Michigan), departing on December 8, 2025 at the age of 74. James leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Richard Craig to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Richard Craig; his son Matthew Craig; and his brother-in-law Robert Berrington. He is survived by: his mother Elizabeth Craig; his wife Mary; his children, Katherine (Brad) and Andrew (Robin); his daughter-in-law Heather Kenyon (Ryan); his grandchildren, Kiersten, Allison (Logan), Caleb (Kristin), Austin (AJ), Elizabeth, Ellen and James; his great grandchildren, Carter and Gabriel; and his siblings, Alan Craig (Sue), Pam Berrington and Patty Austin (John). He is also survived by many other siblings-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Trinity Fellowship Church - BIG Rapids (15085 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Donations in Jim's honor can be made to the Samaritan's Purse "Operation Heal Our Patriots" program at samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/operation-heal-our-patriots/ (http://samaritanspurse.org) or to Trinity Fellowship Church, Big Rapids.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crandell Funeral Homes Inc



Tue

Dec 16

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Trinity Fellowship Church - BIG Rapids
15085 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

Wed

Dec 17

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Trinity Fellowship Church - BIG Rapids
15085 220th Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307

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