Gerald Lee Craig

July 3, 1946 - September 25, 2017

Gerald Lee Craig, 71, of Momence, passed away Monday (Sept. 25, 2017) at his home. He was born July 3, 1946, at St. Mary's Hospital, in Kankakee, the son of Franklin and Rosella Craig. They preceded him in death. Gerald married his sweetheart, Marlene Craig, on Oct. 11, 1969. She preceded him in death on May 31, 2017. He was very heartbroken because he loved that woman more than anything, his family said. Gerald had five beautiful children, including three sons and two daughters, Jerry Jr., who passed away when he was 6 months old, Jimmy Craig, of Momence, Kimberly Craig (Chuck Thompson), of Momence, Tina Craig, of Momence, and Tommy Craig, of Momence. He has five grandchildren, Chad Craig (Ashley Craig), of Kentucky, Tiffany Craig, of Momence, April Thompson, of Momence, Emily Craig, of Momence, and Charles Thompson Jr., of Momence. He also has three great-grandchildren, Vanessa Zimmerle, Yuna Craig and Ben Craig. He loved fishing, hunting, spending time with his grandkids and great-grandkids, and he loved watching old movies from back in the day. He sure will be missed by lots, the family said. We love u grandpa! Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, until the 7 p.m. service at the Church of God Worship Center in Bourbonnais.