CLARENCE CRAIG SR.

Clarence Craig Sr., 98, a resident and native of Franklin, La., passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 21, 2021 into a new life, at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette.
Public viewing will be held on Friday May 14, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home 1101 Main Street Franklin, La. from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC-local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing). Funeral services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 15, 2021. Craig Sr. will be interred in the Franklin Cemetery, Main Street in Franklin, La. with full military honors.
A proud military veteran, Clarence enlisted in the United States Navy serving during World War II.
Clarence was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, parents, two sisters, a brother, wife, daughter and son.
He leaves to cherish his memory: five sons, Ronald Craig, Arthur Peter Craig, Abraham Craig, and Kevin Jones, all of Franklin, La., and Clarence Craig, Jr. of Houston, TX; and five daughters, Laura Craig of Austell, GA; Linda Brooks of Morrow, GA; Mrs. Robert (Brenda) Foster of Franklin, La.; Rebecca Craig of New York, NY; and Mrs. Otis (Celeste) Stansberry of Marietta, GA; and one daughter-in-law, Betty Craig of Franklin, La. Clarence also leaves a remarkable legacy behind for his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette and Houma. Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.