Frederick Craig, Jr.

I’m so sorry to hear of Freddie’s passing. He was a kind and gentle man. My heart-felt condolences to the family.

Freddy, thank you for your years of friendship and kindness. You were one of the few Good People left and you will be missed by all that knew and loved you and there were many. LOL

I join with so many others who knew Fred in offering my deepest sympathy on his passing. Although it is little consolation at this sad time, He touched so many lives and will be remembered fondly. When we talked it was always about his love of family and those old rigs he collected.

Missing a great friend…

I always looked up to Freddy and I felt he was a good friend. I remember the evenings at Tops Drive in the most. We all will surely miss him and his constant smile.

Fred, Leslie,Casey,Danny, and Mindy I shared many wonderful moments with Fred, our son’s high school graduation, Fred and Leslie’s beautiful wedding, the births of our grandchildren and so many more. Fred loved his “toys” as he called them the trucks, the boat, his bike but he was not a man who valued material things. His greatest treasures were his family and friends. We often spoke abut how our lives were complete because of our children and grandchildren. I will miss his wonderful friendship but I take comfort in knowing that his very special kind and loving qualities will live on in all of you. Our last concert together was Vince Gill, he sang “Go rest high on that mountain” and I know he is. Until we meet again Fred Thanks for the memories. Love Terry

As a member of the Shennandoah Chapter of ATHS, we became fond of Fred and we will miss him too. He was so friendly, always with a smile and greeting everyone and so generous in helping others and by showing so many trucks that we admired. Bob and Alice Bageant in Bluefield, VA.

My thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you. Danny – I know how hard this loss is for you but I also know how great Fred’s life on earth was and how many people he touched with his kindness, humor and warm spirit. He is now watching over you. Elizabeth

I first got acquainted with Mr. Craig via telephone in 2006 when I was looking for information about a truck I saw at Winchester. A few weeks later I was at the Greensboro show and was told that Fred was looking for me. We enjoyed a visit that day and at several other shows. I found him to be very friendly and very knowledgeable about trucks and he always took a few minutes to talk. I never guessed when I saw him in Winchester last September that I’d never see him again. The entire truck club will miss him greatly. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. John

Our families have known each other from generation to generation. The Alexander’s and the Craig’s all knew each other. They shared in good times and sad times. The first time I saw your Dad was at the funeral of his Dad. Mama went to school with him and had me come with her. Casey and Danny I watched you when your dad had some place to go. You boys always loved to come over to play with Brucie, Jimmie and Lisa. I think Lisa was more of a pest to you boys than anything. Your dad rented a place for his office and trucks for years. When he first started I would go down and help him out by answering the phones. Then I met Little Freddie. Three wonderful boys. Now three young men to be so proud of with lives of there own. I wish I’d known about your dad. I just found out today. I would have been there for you all. No words from me can help you all through this. They say time heals. I lost dad in 2006 and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. Just as each person in your family will see the thoughts are still there. Yes we still have the memories and the blessing of knowing they are not suffering anymore. As I always called him: Old Freddie was a wonderful man and we shared much history of our families together. Bruce, Linda, Brucie and David Dennis and Peggy{Alexander} Byrd God Bless All of You