Russell Ted Craig, Jr., 78, an Arizona native, died in Saint Joseph, MI on December 23, 2022. Born on July 6, 1944, in Phoenix, AZ to Russell Craig and Jeanne Wade. Entering the Navy in 1961, Russell served during and after the Vietnam War, receiving many commendations during his Navy career as Chief Petty Officer and boiler technician before leaving the service in 1978.
His naval experience was also valued at the Puget Sound Naval Yard where he served as a planner and estimator before retiring in 1995. He enjoyed his retirement working various part time jobs that gave him time to spend with his family while returning first to Phoenix, AZ, before living in Plano, TX and then St. Joseph, MI.
Russell is survived by his sister Michelle Hagemann, brother Bobby Martin, sons James and Chris, five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Interment with military honors will take place at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in March.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ALMoore-Grimshaw.com for the Craig family.