Craig Williams

Craig Williams

April 21, 1960 - December 21, 2024

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Craig James “Frasier” Williams, 64, of Speedway, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.  Born in Indianapolis on April 21, 1960, son of Harry D. Williams, Jr. and Gloria Georgene (Branger) Williams who lovingly called him Craiger McGreger.  He was preceded in death by his father and sister, Brenda Kaye Williams.  Survivors include his mother, Gloria, brother Harry III (Amy), brother Steven and sister Valerie (Cathy).

 

Craig was academically gifted and was promoted a grade at St. Christopher's Catholic School, graduating in 1973.  At age 17, he graduated from Speedway HS in 1977 requiring him to, begrudgingly, wait a year before he could enlist in the Air Force.  He served from 1978 through July 1984 as a Military Policeman, leaving as a Staff Sergeant.  He then went to Indiana University for two years.  

 

Craig worked a variety of jobs.  He was employed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Public Relations, traveled to Oregon and owned/operated an apple wholesale business then returned to Indiana.  He was most proud serving in the military and working as an EMT for several ambulance services including Wayne Township Fire Dept. and for IU Hospital at Lucas Oil Stadium.

 

He had a zest for life, loved animals and music!  In 2005, he was selected to play his top 10 songs on radio station WKLU (101.9 FM).  The songs heard, on-line, were his selections.  When he was young, he enjoyed being in the Boy Scouts of America.  As an adult, he sold race tickets for the Speedway 500 and Brickyard 400, learned how to fly and took his grandparents, parents and Aunt Mary Jo on trips, golfed, bowled, scuba-dived, camped, spelunked, gardened and created roses by grafting different host plants and entering competitions.  Our family grieves for our beloved Craig and will always remember him as an explorer of life.

 

Visitation will be Sunday, January 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at Stevens Mortuary at 5520 W. 10th St, Indpls.  On Monday, January 6th beginning at 10:00AM, we'll have an hour memorial visitation followed by an hour memorial service to celebrate Craig's life at Stevens Mortuary.  Afterwards, escort will transport Craig to his final resting place at Crown Hill Cemetery at 700 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208.

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Cindy Abner
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I want to leave condolences to the family of Craig. He was a great neighbor for many years. He always looked out for me when I was cutting grass to make sure I had no problems. One time he had to pull me out of a rut I got into by the ditch.He and I both hated the moles that invaded our yards. I pray that God will give you comfort during this time. Sincerely Cindy Abner
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Scott Coombs
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My deepest condolences and sympathies. I was partnered with Craig at all the places we worked together. I knew him. As is the case when you spend time together working together on an ambulance you find out about each other. When I figured him out, I understood him and I didn’t avoid him. He annoyed a lot of people but knowing where it came from, I didn’t let it bother me as some did. Although I hadn’t seen him in several years, I will miss him. I am sorry for your loss.
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Peri Rogowski
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I’m so saddened to hear about Frasier’s passing! He and I worked together at IU Health. He was always smiling and quick to offer the telling of a joke or tale. Deepest condolences and prayers to his family and friends. I will miss him. RIP, my friend.
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Valerie Williams
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God bless you all and, as Craig would say, "Make it a great day!"
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Kathy Dennison
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I just learned of his passing. He was such a kind soul and caring person. I sold him his home on Rockville Road as we had become fast friends. Then I went through some family obligations and lost contact. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Condolences to the family.

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