Horace Lloyd Craig
Horace Lloyd Craig, 81, of Orange, passed away on December 19, 2016, in Orange.
A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM. Friday, December 23, 2016, at Wesley United Methodist Church at 401 N. 37th Street Orange, TX 77630-Phone (409) 886-7276. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch.
Lloyd was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 14, 1935. He was the son of Travis Craig Sr, and Mary Theo (Cherry) Craig. Lloyd was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Gulf States Utilities / Entergy, serving as an appliance repairman, then being placed in charge of facilities maintenance in the Port Arthur area. He was very involved with Boy Scouts and was a Scout Master for many years. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where he was a Trustee Chairman. Lloyd loved NASCAR and the Texans, and he loved having visitors. He liked to tinker and fix things that were broken and he really enjoyed helping people. He adored his grandchildren and will be greatly missed by them and all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Travis Craig Jr. & sister-in-law Lois Helen, son-in-law, John Maddux and brother-in-law, Forrest Mullins.
He is survived by his wife Carolyn Ann Craig, children, Gary Lloyd Craig of Orange, TX, Pamela Diane Maddux of Conroe, TX, and Steven Craig of Orange, TX, David Lee Mullins and wife Annie, of Orange TX, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at 700 North St. M,
Beaumont, TX 77701. Or to the Wounded Warriors Project at P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
Condolences
James Riley
December 26, 2016
I didn't know Horace Craig but I have known his son Steve as a coworker for 20+ years. I know Steve as a caring man with a big heart. It is easy to see Steve was raised by good parents. I was very disappointed that I could not make the service so I want to take this time to tell the Craig family that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that this good man is in a better place with no troubles or pain. He lived a good life and you will have his memories forever. I am very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, James
Gary
December 23, 2016
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December 22, 2016
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Gayle Shaw
December 21, 2016
Lloyd was the most gentle and kind man I ever knew.
Woody Cox
December 20, 2016
I am a 1984 Eagle Scout from Troop 11: I am the man I am today because I had 4 men of integrity at a crucial period in my life. Among those 4, Mr. Craig stands out as the patient, even-tempered one. Each of those men instilled in me the fruits of the spirit and leadership skills. As I look back, the best years of my life involved Scouting and men like Mr. Craig. To the family of Lloyd Craig, know that he made a difference in his community, his Church, and the lives of Orange County Scouts. Thank you for sharing him with us. God Bless your family and the memory of your patriarch, Mr. Craig.