George Woodrow Craig, Sr., 85, Claycomo, MO,
passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital while
surrounded by loving family and friends. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 3, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 N. Antioch. Mr. Craig will be
buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, alongside his devoted wife of 57 years,
Edna Jeanett (Hickman) Craig, who preceded him in death on August 15, 1995. He
was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Georgia Lee Craig. The family will
receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel,
Gladstone, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. George
was born December 13, 1918, in Denver, CO, and spent his youthful years enjoying
the mountains, jumping freight cars and dodging railroad security personnel. He
served as a Naval radar man in WWII, participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa. He ended his career as a 2nd class Petty Officer after serving in the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Craig then went to work for Davis Paint Company before moving on to
Cook Paint and Varnish Company, where he was employed for 33 years. Mr. Craig
managed and coached numerous little league and semi-pro baseball teams, including
Naval Reserve Teams, for 15 years, as well as organizing weekend square dances for
Northland youth in the early 1950s. He is a member of the VFW Post 5606, past
commander of American Legion Post 61 Jarchow Schroeder, and for 18 years served
as President of Painters and Allied Trade Local Union 754. He was also a member of
the Heart of America Boat Club and the Rotary Club of North Kansas City. George's
proudest achievement came after retirement in 1984, when he founded, organized
and became president of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Club. This
NonProfit organization, fueled by the sweat and dedication of its many volunteer
members, salvaged and relocated the abandoned Swope Park Kiddy train to a new
home in Line Creek Park. The restored train will continue to serve as his legacy while
bringing joy and happiness to Northland children for many, many years to come. Mr.
Craig will be deeply missed by three loving children: Daughter, Adele Lewis, Denver,
CO, and sons, Chauncey S. Craig, Charles Town, WV, and George W. Craig, Jr., of
Kearney, MO. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include a special companion, Mae
Chapman, and longtime neighbors and friends, Donna and Jerry Perdue.
passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital while
surrounded by loving family and friends. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 3, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 N. Antioch. Mr. Craig will be
buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, alongside his devoted wife of 57 years,
Edna Jeanett (Hickman) Craig, who preceded him in death on August 15, 1995. He
was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Georgia Lee Craig. The family will
receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel,
Gladstone, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. George
was born December 13, 1918, in Denver, CO, and spent his youthful years enjoying
the mountains, jumping freight cars and dodging railroad security personnel. He
served as a Naval radar man in WWII, participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa. He ended his career as a 2nd class Petty Officer after serving in the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Craig then went to work for Davis Paint Company before moving on to
Cook Paint and Varnish Company, where he was employed for 33 years. Mr. Craig
managed and coached numerous little league and semi-pro baseball teams, including
Naval Reserve Teams, for 15 years, as well as organizing weekend square dances for
Northland youth in the early 1950s. He is a member of the VFW Post 5606, past
commander of American Legion Post 61 Jarchow Schroeder, and for 18 years served
as President of Painters and Allied Trade Local Union 754. He was also a member of
the Heart of America Boat Club and the Rotary Club of North Kansas City. George's
proudest achievement came after retirement in 1984, when he founded, organized
and became president of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Club. This
NonProfit organization, fueled by the sweat and dedication of its many volunteer
members, salvaged and relocated the abandoned Swope Park Kiddy train to a new
home in Line Creek Park. The restored train will continue to serve as his legacy while
bringing joy and happiness to Northland children for many, many years to come. Mr.
Craig will be deeply missed by three loving children: Daughter, Adele Lewis, Denver,
CO, and sons, Chauncey S. Craig, Charles Town, WV, and George W. Craig, Jr., of
Kearney, MO. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include a special companion, Mae
Chapman, and longtime neighbors and friends, Donna and Jerry Perdue.
George Woodrow Craig, Sr., 85, Claycomo, MO,
passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital while
surrounded by loving family and friends. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 3, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 N. Antioch. Mr. Craig will be
buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, alongside his devoted wife of 57 years,
Edna Jeanett (Hickman) Craig, who preceded him in death on August 15, 1995. He
was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Georgia Lee Craig. The family will
receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel,
Gladstone, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. George
was born December 13, 1918, in Denver, CO, and spent his youthful years enjoying
the mountains, jumping freight cars and dodging railroad security personnel. He
served as a Naval radar man in WWII, participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa. He ended his career as a 2nd class Petty Officer after serving in the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Craig then went to work for Davis Paint Company before moving on to
Cook Paint and Varnish Company, where he was employed for 33 years. Mr. Craig
managed and coached numerous little league and semi-pro baseball teams, including
Naval Reserve Teams, for 15 years, as well as organizing weekend square dances for
Northland youth in the early 1950s. He is a member of the VFW Post 5606, past
commander of American Legion Post 61 Jarchow Schroeder, and for 18 years served
as President of Painters and Allied Trade Local Union 754. He was also a member of
the Heart of America Boat Club and the Rotary Club of North Kansas City. George's
proudest achievement came after retirement in 1984, when he founded, organized
and became president of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Club. This
NonProfit organization, fueled by the sweat and dedication of its many volunteer
members, salvaged and relocated the abandoned Swope Park Kiddy train to a new
home in Line Creek Park. The restored train will continue to serve as his legacy while
bringing joy and happiness to Northland children for many, many years to come. Mr.
Craig will be deeply missed by three loving children: Daughter, Adele Lewis, Denver,
CO, and sons, Chauncey S. Craig, Charles Town, WV, and George W. Craig, Jr., of
Kearney, MO. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include a special companion, Mae
Chapman, and longtime neighbors and friends, Donna and Jerry Perdue.
passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at North Kansas City Hospital while
surrounded by loving family and friends. Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 3, 2004, at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, 6600 N. Antioch. Mr. Craig will be
buried in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, alongside his devoted wife of 57 years,
Edna Jeanett (Hickman) Craig, who preceded him in death on August 15, 1995. He
was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Georgia Lee Craig. The family will
receive friends from 1 until 3 p.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel,
Gladstone, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. George
was born December 13, 1918, in Denver, CO, and spent his youthful years enjoying
the mountains, jumping freight cars and dodging railroad security personnel. He
served as a Naval radar man in WWII, participating in the invasion of Iwo Jima and
Okinawa. He ended his career as a 2nd class Petty Officer after serving in the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Craig then went to work for Davis Paint Company before moving on to
Cook Paint and Varnish Company, where he was employed for 33 years. Mr. Craig
managed and coached numerous little league and semi-pro baseball teams, including
Naval Reserve Teams, for 15 years, as well as organizing weekend square dances for
Northland youth in the early 1950s. He is a member of the VFW Post 5606, past
commander of American Legion Post 61 Jarchow Schroeder, and for 18 years served
as President of Painters and Allied Trade Local Union 754. He was also a member of
the Heart of America Boat Club and the Rotary Club of North Kansas City. George's
proudest achievement came after retirement in 1984, when he founded, organized
and became president of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Club. This
NonProfit organization, fueled by the sweat and dedication of its many volunteer
members, salvaged and relocated the abandoned Swope Park Kiddy train to a new
home in Line Creek Park. The restored train will continue to serve as his legacy while
bringing joy and happiness to Northland children for many, many years to come. Mr.
Craig will be deeply missed by three loving children: Daughter, Adele Lewis, Denver,
CO, and sons, Chauncey S. Craig, Charles Town, WV, and George W. Craig, Jr., of
Kearney, MO. He is survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one
great-great-granddaughter. Additional survivors include a special companion, Mae
Chapman, and longtime neighbors and friends, Donna and Jerry Perdue.
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