James A. Craig

James A. Craig, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1953, to the late Donald and Opal Craig. James was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, uncle, and friend.

A husband who took his wife down the road of love, He will always be missed very much every day by so many friends and family, especially his wife (Shelly) and son (Jake). He was a strong-willed man and never let anything stop him or get him down. James (Jimmy) loved to rescue dogs and was always willing to help out any animal or person in need. He was always taking in every stray dog that he saw, Telling his wife that is one more mouth to feed, So it was graciously done. Even though his wife Shelly would grumble under her breath. Jimmy always got anything he wanted to the day of his last breath. He was a man of faith and courage.

Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen

James leaves behind his loving wife of 25 years, Michelle Craig, cherished son, Jake Craig; brother-in-law, Ronald Strauss; nephew, Jeremy Strauss; cousins Paula Ellis, and Lisa Welch; best friends, Terry Burgin (Anne), and Jim Binkley (Barbara).

Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by a sister, Donna Strauss; and a brother, Richard Craig.

A visitation for James will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at noon following visitation at the funeral home.

James will be laid to rest in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park following services.

Donations in James's memory may be made to the Southern Indiana Animal Rescue at sianimalrescue.org or to the New Albany/Floyd County Animal Shelter at nafcanimalshelter.org.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraftfs.com for the Craig family.