Bobby Ray Craig age 78 of the Green Hill Community died Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home.

Born July 6, 1947, in Rutherford County, North Carolina he was the son of the late Lewis Henry Craig and Edna Cleo Morgan Craig. He was a 1965 graduate of R-S Central High School and worked for AGI for 47 years prior to his retirement. Bobby was a charter member of the Green Hill Fire Department and a faithful member of the Green Hill Baptist Church having served as a Deacon, Usher and on numerous committees. One of his greatest enjoyments in life was fishing,

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Guyanne Smith Craig in 2019, as well as two brothers, Billy Wayne Craig and Raymond Eugene Craig.

Surviving are three sons, Dwayne Craig, Justin Craig and David “DJ’ Craig, all of Rutherfordton;  three daughters, Wendy Burch (Lamar) of Rutherfordton, Lisa Craig (Justin Greene) of Gaffney, South Carolina, and Amber Craig of Kings Mountain, North Carolina; one brother, Michael Dean Craig (Barbara) of Green Hill; three sisters, Frances Morrow (Jerry) of Shiloh, Carolyn Craig of Rutherfordton and Wanda Padgett (Roger) of Montford Cove ;Ten grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning, March 9, 2026, at 11 o’clock at the Green Hill Baptist Church with the Reverend Terry Brooks and the Reverend Matthew Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends following the service at the Church following the graveside service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Green Hill Baptist Church, 1941 US Highway 64-74 A, Rutherfordton, North Carolina 28139.

The Padgett and King Mortuary of Forest City is in charge of the arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www,padgettking.com