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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

John Craig

February 11th, 1948 - August 23rd, 2010

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John Edward Craig Mr. Craig, 62, of Kings Mountain, NC died unexpectedly Monday, August 23, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem, NC due to complications from leukemia. He was born February 11, 1948 in Sacramento, California, to John and Evelyn Craig. John worked for US Airways for 38 years as a Fleet Baggage Handler. Originally employed by PSA, he transferred to Charlotte after the merger with Us Airways. John was known for his ?crusty? personality, but he had a heart of gold. He loved working crossword puzzles, ?skinny brunettes?, smoking cigarettes, and drinking Coors Light beer. He is survived by his best friend, Mary Winecoff. A service to celebrate his life will be held 3:15 PM Saturday, August 28, 2010 in the chapel at Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, with the receiving of friends following the service. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Some keep the Sabbath going to church; I keep it staying at home, With a bobolink for a chorister, And an orchard for a dome. Some keep the Sabbath in surplice; I just wear my wings, And instead of tolling the bell for church, Our little sexton sings. God preaches, -- a noted clergyman, -- And the sermon is never long; So instead of getting to heaven at last, I'm going all along! Emily Dickinson

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Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home

At Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, nestled in the historic heart of Dilworth, we have provided families in the Charlotte area with customizable memorial services for many years. Our services are crafted to honor your loved ones in ways that are both deeply meaningful and healing. Our rich history began in 1946 when Irvin W. Hankins and James B. Whittington took the reins of the Crouch Funeral Home. The growth of our service and the community's support led to our move in March 1963 to the current location—once St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, built in 1930. Our chapel, a cherished historic landmark within the storied Dilworth neighborhood, is renowned for being the only funeral home in Charlotte graced with its own chapel, echoing with decades of history and serenity....

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