Arvil Lee Craig

Arvil Lee Craig, 61, of West Frankfort, passed way at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014 at the home of his sister, Mike and Sharon (Green) Swann, of Marion, with family at his side. Lee was the son of the late Arvil and Betty (Dasher) Craig. He was born Aug. 20, 1953 in Du Quoin. He never married, but had a lovely companion for 16 years- the love of his life, Angel Louise Bower of West Frankfort.

He also leaves behind five sisters, Mike (Sharon Green) Swann, Ron (Brenda) England and Jerry (Norma) Bauridl all of Marion, Kathy Craig and companion Roger Bixler of Mount Vernon and Frances Underwood and Walt Blackwell- her life companion, of Harrisburg; three brothers, Gary (Jessie) Craig of Benton, Jackie Ray (Nora) Craig of Christopher, Harold Dean (Christy) Craig of Christopher and several nieces and nephews. Arvil also considered Angel Louise Bowers' children as his own, Billy (Gayla Johnson) Williams, Gary (Lisa Eastey) Jarvis, four grandchildren and four step grandchildren. He loved all of his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Johnny M. Craig; one sister, Rosalie (Craig) Wininger and two nephews.

Lee enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping. He could take a shovel and rake and make a beautiful garden and then help everyone who needed a hand. Arvil Lee could make your day when he'd tell you fish stories and hunting stories and making pot holders for Angel and all of us girls for Christmas.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014 in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home in West Frankfort with Revs. Wayne and Barbara Gardner officiating. Burial will be in the County Line Cemetery near Creal Springs. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Harvest Field Church and will be accepted at the funeral home. To sign the guest register visit www.parkerreedyfuneralhome.com.