Jack D. Craig

Jackie D. Craig, 79 of Bloomington, IN, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1943 in Owensburg, IN; to Ishmael (Punch) Craig and Gladys (Hall) Craig. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Jack was as loyal of a friend as a person could have, an ever-reliable business partner, and an employer who strived to treat employees like family. He operated to the highest of ethical standards and lived his life in a way that would honor his God. Anyone who was Blessed to know him would say that Jack was a calm in any storm and no kinder human being could there have been. Jack met and married his wife Nancy in 1964 and they had two children, two grand-children, and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife, Nancy A (Helms) Craig, daughter, Melissa (Craig) Leer and her husband, Bruce, Mick’s wife, Kelly Craig, grandchildren, Connor M. Craig (companion Ellizabeth Oelker) and Sidney Craig, great-grandchild, Vincent M. Craig, brothers, James (Jimmy) Craig (wife Leann) and Ronnie (Ron) Craig (wife Maureen). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Benny Craig (wife Ruth) and son, Michael (Mick) Craig. Jack graduated from Oolitic High School in 1961 and went on to graduate from UEI Institute in Louisville, KY. A true entrepreneur, he was the CEO of PTS Corporation, Vice President of Mastercraft Mechanical Contractors, a co-owner of the Wagon Wheel Restaurant. In honor of his son, he founded the Craig Family Camp near Owensburg, IN; where he, Jim and Leann Craig were presented with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation National Conservation Award for the Youth Mentoring and Shooting Program. He was a life member of the Wild Sheep Foundation and The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Jack was a member of the Bloomington Westside Community Church and attended Sherwood Oaks Christian Church. He was the light in many lives and lived what he believed. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Visitation will be 3-8pm Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory, 4155 South Old State Road 37 in Bloomington. Funeral services will be 1:30pm Monday at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 East Rogers Road in Bloomington, with Tom Ellsworth officiating. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com

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Jack D. Craig

July 1, 1943 - October 7, 2022