Ernest """"Bones"""" Craig, age 75, a resident of Kiln, MS, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Mr. Craig served in United States Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from automobile painting. He also enjoyed fishing and being around people.
He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Josephine Craig; his sister, Josephine Craig; his brothers Joe and George Craig; his son, Ray Armstrong; and his son-in-law, Charles Birdwell.
Survivors include his daughters, Vicki Birdwell of Gulfport; and Holly Hill, of Washington; his sister, Dot Northrop of Gulfport; his brother D'Angelo """"Dago"""" Castrogiovanni of Gulfport; his grandchildren, Ray Armstrong, Jr., and Tiffany Birdwell; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 9, 2008, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in Wolf River Cemetery.
An online guestbook may be viewed and signed at www.riemannfamily.com