James Craig — UPDATED
James C. Craig, 77, Warsaw, died Monday, July 18, 2022, at home, surrounded with love.
Born in Hamilton, Ohio, “Jody,” as most knew knew him was the son of Clark Craig and Lilly (Short) Bush. He spent his formative years there before moving to Kentucky where he spent much of his adult life.
Jody was a hard worker with a good sense of humor and some grit mixed in. He formerly served as a Florence, Kentucky, police officer, an electrician, truck driver and, most recently, in trucking escort service. Those who knew him best remember his ornery and fun-loving side. He is also remembered for his friendliness; he never knew a stranger and made fast friends wherever he was. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Masonic Lodge and held a strong faith in Christ.
In addition, Jody was an honorably discharged veteran of the US Air Force, serving as a military policeman. He was stationed primarily in California, working on several different bases.
United in marriage to Lella (Hite) Holbrook on April 10, 2019, Lella Holbrook Craig survives in Warsaw. Also surviving are siblings, Mack “Mike” (Rhonda) Bush Jr., Fort Mitchell, Ky., Raymond Bush, Fort Mitchell, Ky., Roy Bush, Covington, Ky. and Kathy Bush, Louisville, Ky.; stepchildren, Mindy (Chris) Tackett, Warsaw, Trish (John) Kilburn, Monticello, Ky., William (Lonnie) Vance, Warsaw, Jason Waikel, Warsaw, Brandy Black, Warsaw and Jamie May, Pierceton; two sisters-in-law, Barbara (Richard) Ault and Sue (Larry) Hyden; and brother-in-law, Bob (Connie) Hite. He was preceded in passing by his father, Clark Craig; mother and stepfather, Lilly (Mack Sr.) Bush; sister-in-law, Meredith Bush; and brother-in-law, Donnie Gay.
A Life Celebration® is planned Friday, July 22, 2022, with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. with services at 7 p.m. Pastor Terry Bradford, First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County, will officiate.
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