Eldon Craig

Eldon (John) Leon Craig, age 84, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at his home in Cottonwood, Arizona. He graduated from Bryant High School in 1955 and was a veteran of the U.S. Marines where he served as an Embassy Guard at the United States Embassy in Rome, Italy. He retired from the U.S. Post Office after working for many years as a letter carrier in Portland, Indiana.

Eldon Craig was born Aug. 28, 1937, in Jay County the son of Roy and Martha Etta (Brumbaugh) Craig.

He is survived by:

His three daughters — Christia Hewlett (husband: BJ), Hollywood, Florida, Michelle Goodhew, Ridgeville, Indiana, and Nicole Craig, Cottonwood, Arizona

Grandson — Craig Goodhew

Granddaughter — Christiana (Yzzy) Hewlett

Brother — Steve Craig, Portland, Indiana

Sister — Arlene Franklin (husband: Ralph), New Castle, Indiana

Numerous nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death by six of his siblings, Virginia Brockway, Verlin (Doc) Craig, Lois (Katie) Gillum, Dale Craig, Alva Dean Craig and Nancy Meshberger, Warren.

Eldon enjoyed fishing, gardening, train rides and spending time with his family. He also loved to spend time talking with his Marine friends about their service together. In his community in Centerville, Virginia, he was well known for being a kindly neighbor who always helped others mow their yard and had time to visit and talk.

Visitation will be held Saturday, Oct. 30, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow at the IOOF Cemetery in Pennville, Indiana. American Legion Post #211 of Portland and the Marine Honor Guard will conduct military graveside rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.