Jack Craig

Jack Gordon “Jasper” Craig age 85, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Rosewood Adult Foster Care, Ithaca, MI.

A Time of Sharing will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Military Honors to follow.  Visitation will be held from 2-8 P.M. with family present 2-4 & 6-8 P.M at the funeral home.

Jack was born in Gratiot County, Michigan on March 21, 1931, the son of Vern and Reba (Underwood) Craig.  He was a graduate of Fulton High School and resided most of his life in Maple Rapids, MI.  Jack served his country in the U.S. Army.  Jack was a farmer and enjoyed gardening.  He also enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He retired from General Motors in Lansing after working as a Trouble Shooter for 30 years.

Jack is survived by his daughters; Diana Lott of Salem, OR, and Peggy and Tom Smith of Perrinton, MI, 4 grandchildren; Heather Burrell, Tammy Tullos, TJ Smith and Alyssa Smith, 6 great-grandchildren; Kyler, Jasmin, Lexie, Dean, Brighton and Jarelynn, brothers; Gaylord Craig of St. Johns, MI, and Jim and Shirley Craig of Fowler, MI, sisters; Carol Barton of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce and Joe VanSickle of Perrinton, MI.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Alan Craig, sister Dorothy Shook, and brothers; Clare and Gene Craig.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, Michigan.