Charlie Edward Craig

Known to his loved ones as Charlie, he was an avid fisherman and loved all things safety oriented. Charlie was a devoted husband, an esteemed father, and an honored grandfather. Throughout his life, Charlie’s path crossed with many lucky others through his associations with the Modesto Ambassador Club; the work he did for Owens Illinois, the City of Stockton, and Foster Farms; and as owner of his very own risk management company, Craig Safety Group.

Preceding Charlie in passing are his father, Frederick Craig, and mother, Iva Hummel, as well as his brother Richard “Dick” Craig. He is survived by his treasured wife, Rosie Craig, and their children Aaron Craig, Courtney Craig Watts and Codee Watts, and Jacob Craig. Charlie is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Aaron’s son Jaydon, Jacob’s son Emmett, and Courtney and Codee’s children Caiden, Colton, and Charlee Rose. Additionally, Charlie is survived by his siblings and their loved ones: his brother Danny and spouse Debbie Craig of Greenfield, Illinois; his sister Helen McCord of Kentucky; his sister Margie Ray of Illinois; his sister Mary Margaret and spouse Lonnie Carnes of Greenfield, Illinois; his sister Winnifred and spouse Bill Kellogg of Minnesota; and his twin sister Charlene Wolff of Minnesota.

The reach of Charlie’s life has touched the hearts of so many in his time. His presence will be dearly missed yet never forgotten. Charlie will continue ever onwards through the love and lives of his friends and family.

A celebration of life will be held on September 18, 2026 from 2pm – 5pm at the Dustbowl Brewery in Turlock, CA 95380