William Henry (Bud) Craig Jr. passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 6, 2021 after a lengthy illness.
Visitation: 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Lake Shore Funeral Home with Brian Ginsburg officiating
Bud was born March 14, 1961 in Dallas to Bill and Sue Ann Breaux Craig, the eldest of their four children. His family later moved to China Spring where he graduated from China Spring High School in 1979.
Bud was a machinist by trade, working for Precise Hard Chrome for many years before later starting his own business, Craig Machine, in West.
Due to Bud’s larger-than-life personality, he had many friends. Always the life of the party and never meeting a stranger, he endeared himself to many and treasured all of his friendships. He also deeply loved his family: his mother, his sister, his brothers and his children, all of whom he was so very proud. He loved being a grandfather to his seven grandchildren.
Bud had a strong faith in God and stated many times that he looked forward to being reunited in heaven with so many friends and family who had gone before him.
Bud was preceded in death by his father, William Henry Craig Sr.
Bud is survived by his mother, Sue Craig; his children, Casey Craig-Saulters and husband, Tommie, Brandy Hamilton and husband, Blake, Cole Craig and wife, Brittany, Bradie Craig, Jett Craig and girlfriend, Riley Capps, Andie Sellman and husband, Wayne, and Jack Winkles; his grandchildren, Braxton and Brittyn Hamilton, Haidyn and Bryce Craig, Harper, Katie, and Ruby Sellman; his sister, Colleen Womack and husband, Tracy; brothers, Bobby Craig and wife, Laurie, Brad Craig and wife, D’ette; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins and friends.
Pallbearers will be Blaine Brookshire, Randy Crook, Paul Freedman, Wayne Green, Byron Jackson, Coy Mathis, Mark Morgan, Craig Redding, Wayne Redding, and Jimmy Walts.
Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund at kidneyfund.org
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Sue & Family,
We are saddened to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a sweet friend that we always looked forward to sharing our garden vegetables with each year. He always had a hug for me, a handshake for Robert and a smile to both of us when we seen him. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today and in the days ahead.
Robert & Lisa
I am so sorry for your loss. I’m really gonna miss him. Especially those strong hugs he gave! Prayers fir all of you.
So sorry for your loss Thoughts & Prayers for your Family!
Sorry for y’all lost he was a blessed man
Prayers for the family 🙏🙏💗
My condolences and heart go out to entire Craig family. Though I hadn’t seen Bud in many years he has always stayed on the back of my mind. We had a lot of good times riding mini bikes and going through high school together. I know he will be missed and I’ll look forward to seeing him again someday. Much love to Sue Bobby Brad Colleen And the entire Craig family god bless. Tracy Wright.
Condolences to the Craig family 🙏
So sorry for your loss. Prayers go out to all of Bud’s family.
Prayers for the family🙏🏻⛪️✝️😇❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for y’all’s loss.
So sorry for your loss. We have great memories of Bud and the Class of 1979. Rest In Peace Bud.
Bud was one of a kind! Yes the life of the day , he kept us on our toes at greenway. We will miss him more than you know. He became not just our patient but our friend.
🙏🙏🙏 for the Craig family. RIP Bud.
Bud Craig was the “life of the party” many years ago when I was living there and around him. More importantly he was a dear friend . Always right there to listen or to help with anything.
It breaks my heart that he’s gone from here but you can count on the fact that we will be back together one day.
I’m praying for the whole family and even more for Mrs. Sue.
Love you all.
Dan Dumas
Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Oh sweet Bud. I’m so so sorry that I didn’t get to see you before you passed. God‘s plan is for you to be with him now. No more pain, no more worries anymore. God will take care of you now. I will miss you terribly. My heart goes out to your sweet family who will miss you very much. Many Prayers for the family
RIP Bud, I love you all!
Robin B.
Bud was one of a kind. A man who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to the Craig family during this time and as we know we will one day meet up with him again. No longer in pain but celebrating life with our Jesus Christ. Hugs to you Bud.
prayers for the family
My condolences to the Craig family. I remember baby sitting Bud and his siblings. Great bunch of kids. May he Rest In Peace.
God bless Bud and his whole family. 🙏
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for his family. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. A lot of good (fun) memories working with him at Precise Hard Chrome. A good soul.
Rest In Peace. ❤ donna mae
So sorry for y’all loss.Bud will be missed.
Bud was a good man, a good friend and was a great boss for many years at Craig Machine. Continued prayers for his family and friends.
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Rhonda Rostockyj
Dear Craig Family, The Baylor Scott and White Hospice Family would like to give you our deepest condolences. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are just a phone call away!
I don’t know if it was just me or did anyone else ever notice that every girl the “ole wise one” knew, either had the middle name Lou or Mae! I missed his farewell party due to the simple fact that we don’t bury people that fast anymore. That was old school. And that is exactly what Bud was! Old school! I know that I’m already forgiven for missing his services and pretty sure I would have gotten a scolding for not taking the time to come up with a better excuse! I loved everybody’s Uncle Bud more than I ever I imagined I could ever love a man. And as I cry while writing this, lm just so ashamed that it toook his death to make me realize it. Yes sir, Bud, that was one of the hottest peppers I ever ate!