William "Bill" E. Craig was born on June 24, 1938 at Clayton, Missouri the son of Walter and Irma (Barks) Craig and passed away on June 20, 2013 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri at the age of 74 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Mary Lou Craig, brothers Buddy Craig and Walter Craig and an infant brother Gerald Craig. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Wilson) Craig whom he was united in marriage to on July 18, 2008 at Granite City, Illinois, one daughter Melinda S. Emma of Granite City, Illinois, two step-children Craig Hawn and Lisa A. Green both of Fredericktown, one brother Herb Craig of Bowling Green, Missouri and five sisters Lois Kennedy of St. Ann, Missouri, Carol Craig of St. Ann, Missouri, Jan Craig of Springfield, Missouri, Nora Outlaw of St. Louis County, Missouri and Pat Miller of St. Charles, Missouri. Also six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bill enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals, gardening, and wood working. He also served as a Senior Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force until his retirement.

Visitation; 11:00 A.M. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Follis and Sons Funeral Home

Funeral Service; 2:00 P.M. Sunday, June 23, 2013 at the Follis and Sons Chapel

Officiating; Dr. Lindell Sikes

Interment; Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery