J. Eddy Craig, Jr.

October 9, 1931 - May 11, 2018

J. Eddy G. Craig, Jr., of Basye, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018. He was born October 9, 1931 in Brooklyn NY, to J. E. Gillingham Craig, Sr. and Helen Brunk Craig. Eddy graduated from Colorado College in1954, Cum Laude with a degree in Economics. While at Colorado College he was a member of the fraternity Phi Delta Theta, serving as President for a year. Upon graduation, Eddy married the love of his life, Julianne Carlstrom Craig on September 18, 1954. After working in a family business, Eddy became librarian at Avon Old Farms, Avon, CT from 1962-1968. While librarian he received a Master's degree in Library Science from Southern Connecticut State University. He continued his career as librarian at Episcopal High School, Alexandria, VA in 1968 until his retirement in 1991. Eddy took immense pleasure in visiting Colorado fly fishing, stamp collecting, officiating high school pole vault competitions and reading. Eddy was predeceased by his parents and sister, Sarah Jane Auclair and his beloved companions, Buffy and Disney. He is survived by his devoted wife, Julianne; his adoring children, Susan Crockett (Tom), Nancy Bautz (Pete); Marcia Lee Tignor (John) and Kevin Craig; his six grandchildren, four nieces and one nephew. All services are private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements are by Dellinger Funeral Home in Mt. Jackson.