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Edward Craig Obituary
AIKEN - Edward Emery Craig, age 90, husband of Novella Scott Craig, son of Artis and Letitia A. Doe Craig, entered eternal rest at Anchor Post-Acute Care. Funeral services will be held 11AM Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Williams Chapel Church of God, 212 Abbeville Ave, NE, Aiken (Viewing from 10 AM-11 AM), Minister Keith Murray, Presiding and Eulogy by Rev. Dr. Joyce O'Connor, Pastor. Burial will follow in Jessamine Memorial Gardens, 625 Allison St. Aiken SC. Emery was a 1953 graduate of Martha Schofield High School. He was a 32 year retiree of Graniteville Company, 25 year retiree of Wells Fargo Bank and 25 years post retirement at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He leaves to cherish many memories: his loving wife, Novella Craig; daughter, Karron Norris; sons, Norman E. Craig, Steve L. Craig, Ashel Bernard Craig; and Aubrey Williams (Tonya); 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, many in-laws, nieces and nephews, cousins and loving friends. Viewing will be Friday, May 23, 6:00 - 8:00PM at JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St, SE, Aiken, SC 29801, (803) 649-6123 Friday from 6-8 PM. Donations to Williams Chapel, in lieu of flowers. 212 Abbeville Ave NE, Aiken SC 29803.
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Ben and Judi Stewart
May 25, 2025
Novella, Ben and I send our most sincere condolences for your loss. With love and prayers
Delores Harris
May 24, 2025
Novella, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Edward was so considerate and thoughtful when we ladies visited your home for Pokeno afternoons. I'll always remember his kindness.
Irene Bailey
May 23, 2025
Novella & family my sincere condolences for your loss. May God comfort each of you with peace and comfort. Emery as I knew him was a special friend and a Southern gentleman. Soft spoken & Always sharing a warm smile, encouraging words and such a love for everyone. My prayers are love to you all.
Margaret Johnson Sidney
May 23, 2025
Sending love and prayers for the family-a loving soul that will be missed.
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janet lockgartung
May 23, 2025
I had the privilege of meeting Novella many years ago at aiken hosp we worked many different shifts and you get to know people very well she loved her family, friends , and she loved mr.craig as she would call him.
This couple worked fulltime jobs and did charity work as for ACTS ,Novella was a charter person who worked tiresley for many years an Mr. Edward Craig toowas a tireless person at His job at Enterprise in Augusta When they moved to the home on grandflora drive what a beautiful place. I enjoyed the many meals with them..
I TRUELY BELIEVE GOD HAS BLESSED THIS MAN LIFE IN SO MANY WAYS KINDNESS, GENEROSITY, LOVING WAY THEY MADE YOU FEEL.......I LOVE YOU BOTH JANET LOCKGARTUNG
Audrey Blackburn
May 23, 2025
To the family,you have my deepest condolences. May God give you comfort and strength.
George and Rhodell Valentine
May 22, 2025
We will always remember him. Enjoy the we spent with on trips and meals at their home.
James carr
May 22, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Latasha Corley & Cameron Corley
May 22, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person,and a awesome Godfather to my son Cameron. We will love you and miss you always. Thanks for being a positive role model to my son Cameron.
Flora Moore
May 22, 2025
Bro Craig never missed sending out cards, for all occasions.Birthdays,Christmases,etc.You will be missed my friend.
Chante Abraham
May 22, 2025
Bro. Craig you will truly be missed. Sending prayers to your family.
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