James "Jim" Richard Craig's Obituary
James “Jim” Richard Craig, 68, a resident of Fairland, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Freeman Health System in Joplin, Missouri. Jim was born on July 7, 1956, in Goldendale, Washington, to Richard James Craig and Lorretta (Watson) Jackson. Jim graduated from Fairfield High School and attended college after. He married his wife, Katherine Wallace, on May 30, 1987. Together they would spend many wonderful years together. Jim worked as an over the road truck driver traveling from Mexico to Canada delivering vehicles. When he was not working, he enjoyed watching tv and spending time with his family. He was known by many as the guy who looked like Si Robertson from Duck Dynasty. Jim is preceded in passing by his parents, Richard Craig and Lorretta Jackson and his son, Billy Thomas.
Those left to share the memory of Mr. Craig include his wife, Katherine Criag of the home, his son, Paul Thomas, brother, Brian Craig, sister, Tammy Brandstader, and four grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service for Mr. Craig at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Miami, Oklahoma, with Reverend Jerry Jones officiating.
Friends and family may send the family notes of encouragement by viewing Jim's Tribute Page at www.brown-winters.com.
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