Maxwell "Max" Marcellus Craig, 88, of Weyers Cave, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at White Birch Estates.
Max was born on November 11, 1931, a son of the late Pearl Edna (Raynes) Snyder and George Marcellus Craig.
He retired from ASR, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Summit Church of the Brethren where he also served as a Deacon.
On Oct. 8, 1954, he was united in marriage to Ethel Lois (Sheets) Craig, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2013.
Max is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Pumphrey (Leonard) of Manassas, Connie Senger (Harvey) of Weyers Cave, Phyllis Earman (Frank) of Weyers Cave, Sara Hart (Michael) of Weyers Cave; two sons, Kenney Craig (Brenda) of Mt. Crawford, and Mark Craig (Teresa) of Bridgewater; four sisters, Helen Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Vivian Penyak of Penn, Mildred Swartz of Rocky Mount, and Evelyn Munns (Roy) of Fla; fifteen grandchildren, Craig Pumphrey (Maralee), Alison White (Charles), Mark Senger (Anne), Carla Anderson (Cody), Matthew Earman (Hallie), Samantha Ritchie (Seth), Ray Craig (Marissa), Brier Craig (Bekah), Lesley-Ann Craig, Luke Hart, Kaitlyn Craig, Marissa Craig (Ray), Haden, Joe, and Jase McGuire; and ten great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Anastasia Pumphrey, Gavin Senger, Rylan and Piper Anderson, Matthew Jr. and Carter Earman, Kase Ritchie, Caroline and Brianna Griffith.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Ralph, Hobert, and Aron Craig; great-granddaughter, Beth Craig.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, December 27th, at Summit Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, with Rev. Tim Craver officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, 314 Summit Ch. Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
Max was born on November 11, 1931, a son of the late Pearl Edna (Raynes) Snyder and George Marcellus Craig.
He retired from ASR, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Summit Church of the Brethren where he also served as a Deacon.
On Oct. 8, 1954, he was united in marriage to Ethel Lois (Sheets) Craig, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2013.
Max is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Pumphrey (Leonard) of Manassas, Connie Senger (Harvey) of Weyers Cave, Phyllis Earman (Frank) of Weyers Cave, Sara Hart (Michael) of Weyers Cave; two sons, Kenney Craig (Brenda) of Mt. Crawford, and Mark Craig (Teresa) of Bridgewater; four sisters, Helen Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Vivian Penyak of Penn, Mildred Swartz of Rocky Mount, and Evelyn Munns (Roy) of Fla; fifteen grandchildren, Craig Pumphrey (Maralee), Alison White (Charles), Mark Senger (Anne), Carla Anderson (Cody), Matthew Earman (Hallie), Samantha Ritchie (Seth), Ray Craig (Marissa), Brier Craig (Bekah), Lesley-Ann Craig, Luke Hart, Kaitlyn Craig, Marissa Craig (Ray), Haden, Joe, and Jase McGuire; and ten great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Anastasia Pumphrey, Gavin Senger, Rylan and Piper Anderson, Matthew Jr. and Carter Earman, Kase Ritchie, Caroline and Brianna Griffith.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Ralph, Hobert, and Aron Craig; great-granddaughter, Beth Craig.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, December 27th, at Summit Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, with Rev. Tim Craver officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, 314 Summit Ch. Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
Maxwell "Max" Marcellus Craig, 88, of Weyers Cave, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at White Birch Estates.
Max was born on November 11, 1931, a son of the late Pearl Edna (Raynes) Snyder and George Marcellus Craig.
He retired from ASR, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Summit Church of the Brethren where he also served as a Deacon.
On Oct. 8, 1954, he was united in marriage to Ethel Lois (Sheets) Craig, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2013.
Max is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Pumphrey (Leonard) of Manassas, Connie Senger (Harvey) of Weyers Cave, Phyllis Earman (Frank) of Weyers Cave, Sara Hart (Michael) of Weyers Cave; two sons, Kenney Craig (Brenda) of Mt. Crawford, and Mark Craig (Teresa) of Bridgewater; four sisters, Helen Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Vivian Penyak of Penn, Mildred Swartz of Rocky Mount, and Evelyn Munns (Roy) of Fla; fifteen grandchildren, Craig Pumphrey (Maralee), Alison White (Charles), Mark Senger (Anne), Carla Anderson (Cody), Matthew Earman (Hallie), Samantha Ritchie (Seth), Ray Craig (Marissa), Brier Craig (Bekah), Lesley-Ann Craig, Luke Hart, Kaitlyn Craig, Marissa Craig (Ray), Haden, Joe, and Jase McGuire; and ten great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Anastasia Pumphrey, Gavin Senger, Rylan and Piper Anderson, Matthew Jr. and Carter Earman, Kase Ritchie, Caroline and Brianna Griffith.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Ralph, Hobert, and Aron Craig; great-granddaughter, Beth Craig.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, December 27th, at Summit Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, with Rev. Tim Craver officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, 314 Summit Ch. Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
Max was born on November 11, 1931, a son of the late Pearl Edna (Raynes) Snyder and George Marcellus Craig.
He retired from ASR, and was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Summit Church of the Brethren where he also served as a Deacon.
On Oct. 8, 1954, he was united in marriage to Ethel Lois (Sheets) Craig, who preceded him in death on March 31, 2013.
Max is survived by four daughters, Mary Jane Pumphrey (Leonard) of Manassas, Connie Senger (Harvey) of Weyers Cave, Phyllis Earman (Frank) of Weyers Cave, Sara Hart (Michael) of Weyers Cave; two sons, Kenney Craig (Brenda) of Mt. Crawford, and Mark Craig (Teresa) of Bridgewater; four sisters, Helen Shifflett of Harrisonburg, Vivian Penyak of Penn, Mildred Swartz of Rocky Mount, and Evelyn Munns (Roy) of Fla; fifteen grandchildren, Craig Pumphrey (Maralee), Alison White (Charles), Mark Senger (Anne), Carla Anderson (Cody), Matthew Earman (Hallie), Samantha Ritchie (Seth), Ray Craig (Marissa), Brier Craig (Bekah), Lesley-Ann Craig, Luke Hart, Kaitlyn Craig, Marissa Craig (Ray), Haden, Joe, and Jase McGuire; and ten great-grandchildren, Sabrina and Anastasia Pumphrey, Gavin Senger, Rylan and Piper Anderson, Matthew Jr. and Carter Earman, Kase Ritchie, Caroline and Brianna Griffith.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Johnson; brothers, Ralph, Hobert, and Aron Craig; great-granddaughter, Beth Craig.
The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM on Friday, December 27th, at Summit Church of the Brethren in Bridgewater, with Rev. Tim Craver officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Summit Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, 314 Summit Ch. Rd., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
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