Gary Eugene Craig, 80, of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Saturday March 7, 2026, at E.W. Thompson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was born on November 4, 1945 in Sedalia, Missouri the son of Willard Craig and Irene (Logan) Craig, who preceded him in death.

On October 26, 1968 in Sedalia, MO, he was united in marriage to Lydia Lucille Salmons, who preceded him in death on August 12, 2021.

Gary is survived by survived by a son, Bobby Craig; two daughters, Jenny Studt (Michael) and Kelly Venable (Scott); seven grandchildren, Chelsi, Arial, Brianna, Ali, Dakota, Lexi, and Livi; and eight great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Wyatt, Brantley, Colton, Tucker, Ruby, Remington, and Amir; a sister Carolyn Birk of Cleveland, TN; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

In addition to his wife and parents, Gary was preceded in death by three brothers, Willard "Junior" Craig, Leonard Craig, and David Craig; a sister, Wilma Walker; a great granddaughter, Kayden Studt.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Rea Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Hughes officiating.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the chapel.

The burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, MO.

Pallbearers will be Michael Studt, Scott Venable, Bobby Craig, Donnie Craig, Dakota Venable, and Bradley Burton.

Honorary bearers will be Eddie Craig, Ralph Craig, Ronnie Craig, Cameron Netz, Dustin McCubbins, and Kollin Goodwin.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.

A completed obituary will be coming soon.