Thomas Richard Craig, 76, of Buchanan, Tennessee, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Richard was born Thursday, July 31, 1947, in Paris, Tennessee, to the late Arthur Craig and the late Effie Lee Clutts Craig. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother: Noble Craig.
In his younger years, he enjoyed playing several sports.
He retired after many years as a commercial shell diver.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War.
Richard enjoyed playing music and loved to share his musical talent for several community benefits.
He was a member of Point Pleasant Baptist Church.
He is survived by three brothers: James W. (Mary) Craig, of Springville, Tennessee, Carney (Sylvia) Craig, of Buchanan, Tennessee, and Ernest (Patsy) Craig, of Buchanan, Tennessee.
Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap Street/PO Box 788, Paris, Tennessee, 38242.
The body is to be cremated with no services planned.