Frankie J. Craig, Sr., age 74, of Xenia and formerly of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Greene Memorial Hospital. He was born October 31, 1946 in Robertsburg, West Virgnia, the son of Cecil G. Craig and Bertha Lee (Long) Bailes, who preceded him in death. Also preceding Frankie in death are siblings: Mike, Merle "Pude", Cecil, Manual and Gene.

He is survived by his wife, Linda S. Pleukharp Craig, whom he married August 10, 1968; his sons: Frankie Jr. "Jamie" (Christina Lawson) of Hillsboro and Jeffery J. Craig of Xenia; grandchildren: Frankie III "Boo" Craig; Melinda and Taylor Craig; great grandchildren: Elizabeth, Izabell, Xyla, Alannah, Ayden and Declan; siblings: Sam Craig, Ina Curtis, Janice Smith; his best friend and fishing buddy: Terry Schmitz; good friend: Randy Radar and his daughter-in-law: Melissa Tobin, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dog, Carley Bee.

Frankie loved fishing and would fish all day with his buddy, Terry; and he was a gun enthusiast. He like listening to Blue Grass Music. Frankie spent lots of time "tinkering." He had been a security guard with the Randall Co. and worked maintenance with R&L Carriers and the Wal-Mart in Wilmington. He also was a route carrier for the Wilmington News Journal. Frankie was also a member of the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3072 Shakertown Road, Beavercreek, with Bishop Barnes officiating.