Jim Craig

June 9, 1941 - May 23, 2021

James E. “Jim” Craig of Pauls Valley was born to Edward Franklin and Loretta Mae (Stufflebean) Craig on June 9, 1941 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and passed from this life on May 23, 2021 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years. Jim grew up in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma and graduated from Pauls Valley High School. He then attended Oklahoma State University. He worked as a loan officer in banking. Jim liked to think he was the “official” Pauls Valley greeter. Throughout his life, he loved spending time outdoors on his porch, fishing, golf, traveling, and being the life of the party. The highlights of his life were his grandchildren, whom he loved very much. Jim was a member of the Masons, Samaritans, and the Presbyterian Church. Jim is survived by: Daughters: Meggann Alecia Craig and Bryan Carr Tiffany Diane Holden and Gray Holden 5 grandchildren: Blake Carr; Brady Carr; Braxton Holden; Graycen Holden; and Emmerson Holden Nephews: Eric Kearby and Steven Kearby Jim was preceded in death by: His parents: Edward and Loretta Craig Sister: Anna Loue Kearby Nephew: Bobby Kearby A celebration of Jim’s life will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 28, 2021 at the Pavilion at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma with Rev. Diana Pruitt officiating. Interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the Samaritans or to the Masonic Lodge in Pauls Valley.