Craig was born on February 13, 1969 to Dimitri (Mike) and Elizabeth (Beth) Lukshin in Princeton, New Jersey. Craig received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Craig’s early career was in the restaurant industry where he held many line and management positions. Craig spent the last 18 years working as the Finance and Services Manager for the Lumbermen’s Association of Texas and Louisiana (LAT). Craig truly loved working with the LAT membership and took particular pride in planning the Annual Convention & Expo. Craig made lasting friendships wherever he went.
Craig had two primary passions, sports collectibles and his dogs. Craig has an extensive collection of sports memorabilia that spans many sports but is primarily focused on baseball (Joe Morgan was his favorite player), University of Texas Football, and the Dallas Cowboys. His collection spans multiple rooms in his house. Craig had three dogs over the course of his life. In fact, his yearly Christmas Card always contained a baseball card with the latest stats on his current dog.
Craig’s love of baseball took him on tours of many of the major and minor league stadiums across the United States. One tour even took him to Cuba.
Craig is survived by his father, Mike Lukshin, and brother, Keith Lukshin and wife Julie.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either any local SPCA or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
The family would like to thank all of Craig friends and extended family for their love and support, with special thanks to two of Craig’s favorite people, Becca Floyd and Jeff Sisak. Craig will be missed by all.
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