Scott Edwin Craig, 61, of Granite Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Scott was born on December 15, 1963 in Burke County, a son of Lillian Adkins Craig and the late Wayne Edwin Craig.
Scott loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, off-roading, and working on his 1971 Ford Bronco. His sense of humor was a surprise to most because he was naturally an introvert. He loved telling corny Dad jokes and watching comedies like Monty Python or Gene Wilder movies. He was committed to those he loved and took his responsibilities seriously.
Deteriorating health issues have made the last few years difficult for Scott. His wife, family, and friends are heartbroken by his loss. They find solace in knowing that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
In addition to his father, he is preceded in passing by his grandparents, Drew and Lillie Adkins and Floyd and Carolyn Craig.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Wendy Mosteller Craig; mother, Lillian Angie Craig; sisters, Pam Walker (Tony) and Tammy Reese (Marty); aunts, Wanda Heffner (Johnny) and Mildred Hall (Terry); nephews, Matt Walker (Jessica), Dustin Walker, Chris Reese (Megan), and Dalton Reese (Courtney); one grandnephew; two grandnieces; in-laws, Pam Graves (Steve) and Steve Mosteller; and numerous cousins.
A private inurnment will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hickory Soup Kitchen at hickorysoupkitchen.org or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at cff.org/donate.
Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory is assisting the family.
Wendy, no words can describe how we feeling. We love you and Scott deeply and he will be sorely missed. Scott fly high with the angels and rest easy. You were a true gift.
My heart is said to read of Scott’s passing.Im praying that God brings comfort to you and your family as only He can.Love you Wendy
On behalf of South Caldwell Class of 1982, we send prayers and comfort to Wendy, Lillian, Pam and Tammy, and all his family. Rest in peace Scott. Molly Townsend Carswell
Scott was my best friend for over 40 years. This loss has hit me like no other. My heart is broken and there will be a hole in my soul that cannot be filled.
My love goes out to Wendy and all of Scott’s family and friends.
Rest well my friend I’ll see you on the other side.
Scott was a dear family friend. I will always hold such special memories of him. He was our “Easter Bunny” and would do the most elaborate decorations and celebrations for my sister and I. I am so sorry for your loss.
Pam, Tammy and Lillian my heart hurts for you at hearing of Scott’s passing. Losing a brother is hard and I can only imagine what it is to lose a child. I have fond memories of Scott in our younger years. May God comfort you at this time.
My prayers are with the family.
Wendy,
We are so sorry to hear about your husband Scott passing. We are thinking about you and praying for you.
Denise and Doyle Johnson
Scott was one of my closest friends for many years. He used to come to my house several weekdays after we both got home from work and practically every Saturday for the day. He had his father’s 71 Ford bronco which he and i worked tirelessly on for a long time to restore it. It meant so very much to him and that work brought the two of us to be really good friends. He had a good sense of humor and a wonderful laugh. I moved to the beach and we weren’t in touch with one another as much but I always knew he w a s there and i will miss his presence. Wendy, i know he loved you very much and i am very sorry for your loss as well as the redt of his family. Rest in peace my friend and I know we will see eachother again one day.