Craig was born on September 2, 1937 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Edward John Republic and Georgia Maxine Bennett.
Craig served six years in the United States Air Force. He was a real estate developer in mortgage banking. He was the president of Centennial Mortgage. Craig developed over 1000 units of multi-family housing. He was also a master gardener. Craig was Rookie of the Year and Master Gardener of the Year in Johnson County Research & Extension Program. Craig was also a Mason.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law Martha Idell Harris.
He is survived by his wife Gloria Joan (Harris) Bennett, his daughter Janet Idell (George) Theoharis, his sons Mark Craig Bennett & Christopher Harris (Joanie) Bennett, his grandsons Joshua & Zachary Wiele, his granddaughters Jessica Clothier & Paige Bennett and his three (3) great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held. Due to the limits of the Covid-19 situation, this will be by invitation only.