Leonard James Craig, 81, passed away in Payson, Utah, in the early hours of September 3, 2024. He was born in Bloomington, Illinois on June 27, 1943, to Robert L. Craig and LaVerne Gaultney Craig. He spent his childhood in Bloomington, Illinois.
He served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He worked in the tire manufacturing industry, most recently as a foreman. In addition to having lived in Illinois, he has made his home in San Bernardino, California; Ely, Nevada; and most recently at the V.A. Care Center in Payson, Utah.
Leonard met Gladys Renee Iturrizaga Carmean while at a dance at the Senior Center in San Bernardino, California. They married on January 23, 2016, in San Bernardino.
He was a devout Christian, reading his Bible daily. He stayed busy volunteering at the food bank in Redlands, California. He felt happiest when helping others. Leonard also enjoyed fishing, NASCAR racing, and dancing.
Leonard is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Carmean, along with many other family members.
In honoring his request, he will be cremated, and his cremains then laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery.
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