Bobby Eugene Craig, Sr.

Mr. Bobby Eugene Craig, Sr., age 88 of McDonough, Georgia passed away December 2, 2020. He was born in McDonough, Georgia to the late John Hugh and Mildred Cowan Craig. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Holbrook Craig and by nine brothers and one sister. Bobby was a graduate of Henry County High School and Georgia State University. He faithfully served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired after 33 years with Bellsouth and owned Craig Janitorial Services for 40 years. Bobby was a member of Turner United Methodist Church, where he was on the Board of Directors for 50 years. He was a Mason and a charter member of the Henry County Shriners. He was a member of the Henry County Fraternal Order of the Moose, where he served as Governor three times and was a Pilgrim. Bobby was on the Board of Directors of FGB Bank (now BB&T). He enjoyed dancing, sports and was an ASA coach for the Ladies Softball Team, having won the 1966 state championship. Survivors include his son and daughter in law, Bobby (Donna) Eugene Craig, Jr. and their children, Brittany and Kyle Craig all of Hampton; son and daughter in law, Glenn (Paulette) Smith of Stockbridge and their children, Nicole (Brandon) Hayslept of Stockbridge, Nick (Shellie) Smith of McDonough, Jennifer Price of Covington and Jessica Smith of Chamblee; seven great grandchildren; brothers and sisters in law, Sammy (Kim) Craig and Mike (Brenda) Craig all of McDonough; numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 - 3:00 PM at Eastlawn Memorial Park. Rev. Leon Baxter will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions are asked to be made to the Turner United Methodist Church in memory of Mr. Craig.