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Joey Reid Craig
November 2, 1949 - January 8, 2011

Mr. Joey Reid Craig was born on Wednesday, November 2, 1949, son of the late J.D. and Lois Tyson Craig. He went to be with his Savior Saturday, January 8, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 61 years 2 months and 6 days. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., had lived in Pleasant View, Tenn. for the past 20 years and was formerly of Marked Tree, Ark. He was a project manager for RCR Building Corporation for many years and loved his job. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and being in the outdoors. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Joelton, TN and had served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Jones, three brothers, Billy Wayne Shipman, Skip Craig, Buddy Craig, and his parents. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Craig of the home; one daughter, Whitney Moss and husband Andy of Chapmansboro, Tenn.; one son, Tyrel Buckshot Craig of Pleasant View, Tenn.; one sister, June McDaniel and husband Dos of Jonesboro, Ark.; one brother, Richard Craig and wife Carol of Newton, KS; one granddaughter, Julia Michelle Moss; and a host of family and friends. Funeral service will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the East Side Baptist Church in Trumann with Rev. Kenny Guy McMahan officiating. Burial will follow in Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, Ark., and will be under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann. A memorial service at the First Baptist Church in Joelton, TN will be announced at a later date. Pallbearers will be Tyrel Craig, Nathaniel Clark, Michael Brooks, Andy Moss, Chad Weatherly, William McGlothlin. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Memorials may be made to the East Side Baptist Church 513 E. Speedway Trumann, AR 72472. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.

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  1. Terry Franks, Littleton, CO says
    February 23, 2011

    Brenda, My sympathies on the loss of your husband.

  2. Doug Martin and family, Chapmansboro tn says
    January 23, 2011

  3. BLAN WILKINS, Arkadelphia, Arkansas says
    January 16, 2011

  4. Jeanne R Rose, Ashland City, Tennessee says
    January 12, 2011

    Alvin and I are very sorry to learn of Joey's death. I know he is not sick now, but I know it will be hard to be without him. I pray for you and your family.

  5. Paula Morgan, Weiner says
    January 12, 2011

    I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I will be thinking and praying for you the next few days and the following months.

  6. Barbara Ford, Jonesboro, Arkansas says
    January 12, 2011

    When I was driving to the visitation last night, wishing that I were going to see Joey to sit and talk with him, I was remembering the times in school when he made me laugh so hard, and of the beautiful drawings he used to do. I wanted so much to know what he had been up to since I had seen him last -- in the '70s. The wonderful slide show filled in a lot of the blanks, seeing Joey in all the phases of his life -- kissing his sweet Brenda, holding his beautiful babies, playing music.And meeting Ty and Whitney, it was easy to see that Joey had been living his life as a good example for them -- they're so full of love for him! Sharing the story with them of Joey's funny drawing in our class made them laugh, but it made me feel really good to know that if I couldn't talk to Joey anymore, I could do the next best thing -- talk with them about him.I know you all miss Joey terribly, but I can see that you will find comfort in just remembering him together. Whitney will see him every time she looks at her sweet baby's chin -- Joey's chin -- what a gift! And Brenda's faith in God, her natural grace and obvious strength of character will see her through the hardest of times.I'm so glad to meet you all and wish you well.

  7. Mary L. Lovell, Memphis, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    Joey was my student in Marked Tree. I have such good memories of his great personality and pleasant smile. He was always happy.

  8. Kay Billingsley Murphy, Memphis, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    I will always remember the fun times all of us had growing up in Marked Tree, and Joey was a huge part of those good memories. He was one of the sweetest guys in our entire class. I know he will be greatly missed.

  9. Lenna Wood, Pleasant View, Tn says
    January 11, 2011

    My thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of sorrow.

  10. Susie Alley, Ashland City, Tennessee says
    January 11, 2011

    Brenda, I wanted you to know that I'm thinking about you and praying for you and all the family. I wish I was there with you now.I love you all and will see you when you get back to Tennessee.

  11. Lou Bottiggi, Nashville, Tn says
    January 11, 2011

    I want to expess my sincere condolences to all the family and want you to know that all of you are in my prayers. I have know Joey for many years as the insurance consutant for RCR Building Corp. Joey was one of the nicest guys I have ever met. I never heard him complain, and very seldom ever saw him without a smile on his face. I know he will be sorely missed. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call me. 615-482-2042

  12. Malina Taylor, Chapmansboro, TN says
    January 11, 2011

  13. Maureen Gilmore, Pleasant View, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    Brenda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and be with you in the coming days. If you need anything, all you have to do is ask.

  14. DyAnne Tucker Scott, Little Rock, AR says
    January 11, 2011

    Joey was a good friend, who provided great comic relief for us on long band bus rides. He was a kind and loyal boy, who listened and provided true, meaningful conversations with you. What a great legacy he left for all of you who were fortunate enough to be family. My condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May God comfort your hearts and provide peace in the difficult days ahead. DyAnne Tucker Scott, a fellow Marked Tree band friend.

  15. Suzie Walker Garner, Marked Tree, AR 72365 says
    January 11, 2011

    Joey was a very good friend of mine and a great band member, too.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Suzie Walker Garner

  16. Teresa Suzette "Marshall" Dobbs, Batesville,Ar. says
    January 11, 2011

    So sorry to hear of your lose. My prayers are with you.

  17. Don Seyb, Franklin, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    I worked with Joey at RCR for several years. He was a close friend and will be missed but also remembered by all of us who were at RCR at the time.

  18. Donna Latham, Pleasant View says
    January 11, 2011

    Brenda,I am so deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for your family. God bless you all.Donna Latham

  19. Ellen Smith, Hendersonville, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    Joey was a joy to be around and will truly be missed. I worked with Joey at RCR Building Corporation. Prayers to Brenda and all of the family and friends.

  20. Jerre williams, Joelton,tn says
    January 11, 2011

    Brenda, haven't seen you at church in a long time and didn't know about your husband' s condition. So sorry to hear about his passing.

  21. Barbara Nunnally, Pleasant View, TN says
    January 11, 2011

    My loving sympathy to you Brenda, Whitney, Andy, TY and other family members. My prayers are with you. Love, Barbara

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