Craig Eugene Leach
Craig Eugene Leach, 64, of Santa Fe, TX passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born December 19, 1953 in Kilgore, TX to Gene Leach and Eva Jo Thrasher Leach. Craig was a resident of Santa Fe for 15 years.
Craig grew up in Lubbock, TX, where he attended Evans Jr. High and Monterey High School. Craig excelled in sports and competed on a State level in track. He holds a speed record in Lubbock which has never been broken. Craig was affiliated with Gulf Coast Foursquare Church. He was an Alumni of University of Houston at Clear Lake, where he earned his BS in Anthropology and a BA in Literature. Craig was a member of the O.D.K. National Honor Society. Craig had a successful career as an insurance adjuster until he lost his eyesight in 2004. He worked for RVOS, Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas.
Craig loved his family and friends. He was a giving person always thinking of others first. He loved his Lord and Savior and lived each day in the light of God’s grace. Craig Leach was a man of passion. He was a devoted father and husband. His home and family were his pride and joy. He lived his life with integrity, honesty, and dignity. He is remembered as an encourager, full of joy and compassion. Craig was a visionary, always seeing possibilities in others and the world around him.
Craig is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen Leach, of Santa Fe, TX; his 19 year old daughter, Mary Kathryn Leach, of Santa Fe, TX; brother, Robert Leach, and wife, Kelly Leach, of Lubbock, TX; sister, Stephanie Johnson, of Jakarta, Indonesia (formerly from Galveston); and brother, Douglas Leach, of Santa Fe, TX. Craig also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends who loved him and were there for him and his family throughout his lifetime, and especially during his recent illness.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 2:00pm -3:00pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Crowder Funeral Home in Dickinson with the Memorial Service to follow at 3:00pm with Rev. John Elliott officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mary K. Leach College Fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.
This caught me off guard and can only say Craig affected us all and is irreplaceable. I’ll be there for loving you all this weekend.
Andy Mc Nally
Loved, respected & missed!
Andy Mc Nally
Craig was a dear friend and I will miss our philosophical talks about people, life, love and our amazing God. Fly with the angels, Craig. I will miss you.
The earth has lost a great man but Heaven has received the same great man. Craig was a honor to know. Peace and comfort extended to his family.
Sounds like a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
God knows your sorrow. May he give you the comfort needed at this time
As found in 2Cor1:3,4
Father God, Craig is singing with the angels and seeing reality of Heaven’s Colors, finally. Our “finally” is just the Eternal first step to Beginning the Everlasting Journey. Though my flesh never met Craig in person, my spirit certainly met in heavenly places, and continues so by way of JESUS, as a foretaste of a Forever Friendship. Craig, you are an overcomer and will continue to touch hearts. We love on your wife, legacy in Mary Kate, and know how precious these precious ladies are to you. Thank You, Jesus, for Craig. AMEN.
I am sorry for the loss of Craig. when I knew him he waS running track for Monterey High School and I was his track coach. He loved life, was full of fun and a great competitor on the field. I am sure he had these same attributes as a man. God Bless Craig and his family.