William "Bill" Craig

William Harris "Bill" Craig, age 81, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on December 3, 1934, along with his twin brother, Jim, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Francis Thomas "Hi" and Alvina Dorothy (Feuerborn) Craig. He was a graduate of Garnett High School's Class of 1952, and attended Kansas State University, where he played football and developed a lifelong love for the Wildcats. Bill later graduated from Emporia State University. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in special services at Fort Riley, Kansas. Bill married Barbara Ulses on October 17, 1959 at Holy Angels Church, Garnett. Bill and Barbara were married for 58 years until his passing. This union was blessed with two children, Todd and Michelle "Mitch". He worked at the Garnett State Savings Bank, for 35 years, retiring as Vice President. Bill continued to serve on the Bank Board of Directors for many years after his retirement. Bill was very active in community service. He was a member of the Garnett Lions Club, Board of County Commissioners, USD 365 School Board, Anderson County Hospital Foundation, Anderson County Development Commission, Board of Community Corrections, and the Garnett Racing Association. He loved sports and was honored to be The Voice of the Bulldogs, calling their football games for 50 years. He enjoyed the Christmas holiday and for many years set up the Nativity display on the square for all to enjoy. Bill also loved singing for family and friends at countless funerals and weddings. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jim Craig on August 16, 2016; two brothers-in-law, Melvin L. Schmidt and James Sandwith. Bill is survived by his wife Barbara Craig, of the home; son, Todd Craig and Shannon Caruthers, of Frisco, Texas, daughter, Michelle Byerley and husband David of Overland Park, Kansas; granddaughter, Madison Byerley; three sisters, Kathleen Schmidt, of Wathena, Kansas, Fran Sandwith, of Soda Springs, California, Vicki Sparks, and husband Jim of Graeagle, California; and nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, November 11, 2016, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas, with burial following in Holy Angels Cemetery. The family will greet friends at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Garnett Lions Club or to the USD 365 Endowment Association. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Crossroads Hospice and Jocelyn Hiles for their help and care during Bill's final days. You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .