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    1. [SCEDGEFI] Obit of George Croft Craig Jr "The State", Nov 1, 2006
    2. Lee and Billie Jones
    3. I recognized the names from the following obit from some work on Aiken/Barnwell lines with several other researchers. Hope it helps some of you. Billie Jones Obituary of George Croft Craig Jr., "THE STATE", Columbia, SC, Nov 1, 2006 COLUMBIA - A graveside service with Masonic rites for George Croft Craig Jr. will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Andrew Brazell, Blair Craig, Michael Andrews, Philip Peeples, Donald Andrews, Ron Andrews, and Rick Kinney. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. Memorials may be made to the Presbyterian Home of South Carolina, 700 Davega Drive, Lexington, SC 29073, Thornwell Children's Home, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325 or to a charity of one's choice. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Mr. Craig died Sunday, October 29,2006. Born September 10,1927, in Augusta, Ga., he was a son of the late George Croft Craig Sr. and Ruth Clary Craig. He was employed with Georgia Vitrified Brick and Clay Company for 30 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Mr. Craig was a member of East-minster Presbyterian Church, Rich-land Masonic Lodge #39 and Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Andrews Craig; son and daughter-in-law, Lt. Col. William B. Craig, U.S.A.F. (Ret.), and Carolyn Craig of Warner Robins, Ga.; daughter, Susan R. Craig of White Rock; son and daughter-in-law, Robert G. and Joan Craig of Columbia; daughter and son-in-law, Sherri C. and Steve Strickland of Murrells Inlet; five grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was predeceased by sister, Ann C. VanKeuren, and brother, Edgar D. Craig. www.dunbarfunerals.com I have his line as proven back to his grandfather, and speculation on some earlier connections. Direct Descendants of Eldridge Jerome Craig, Sr. 1 Eldridge Jerome CRAIG, Sr. b: Jul 31, 1865 in Barnwell Co, SC d: Jul 13, 1956 in Aiken Co, SC Burial: Bethany Cemetery, Aiken, SC .. +Emily Martha HEATH b: Apr 24, 1874 in Talatha, Aiken Co, SC m: Abt. 1889 d: Jul 28, 1937 in Craig's Hill, Aiken Co, SC Father: Angeline Manford HEATH Mother: Bethany (Elizabeth) SIZEMORE ..... 2 George Croft CRAIG, Sr. b: Feb 22, 1904 in Aiken Co., SC d: Sep 14, 1982 in Richmond Co., GA. Burial: Harlem Memorial Cem, Harlam, Columbia Co, GA ......... +Ruth CLARY b: 1903 in Harlem, Columbia Co, GA d: Jul 29, 1997 in University Hosp., Augusta, Richmond Co, GA Burial: Harlem Memorial Cem, Harlam, Columbia Co, GA ............ 3 George Croft CRAIG, Jr. b: Sep 10, 1927 in Augusta, GA d: Oct 29, 2006 Burial: Greenlawn Memorial Park, Columbia, Rickland Co, SC ............ + Dorothy Andrews [living - md 60 years]

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