Rev. James Douglas Craig, age 89, of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 17, 2016. A native of Springfield, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents, Horace Craig and and Gladys Craig Foster; son, James Douglas Jr; and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Concord Community Church in Brentwood, TN. Pastor Tommy Todd will officiate. A graveside service will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Rev. Craig is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Nancy Evelyn Miller Craig; four daughters, Beverly Pearson and her husband John, Lynn Wells and her husband Brad, Martha Walker and her husband Bob, and Sharon Schawe and her husband Rick; twelve grandchildren, Pam, Jenny, Angie, Craig, Laura Beth, Kristen, Douglas, Michelle, Ashley, Rena, Jamie, and Rob; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marie Schmitz, Patricia Carney, Chyrel McMurtry, and Debbie Patterson; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Rev. Craig was a proud veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He influenced many lives, including his own family, and many in the Nazerene Church for over 40 years. Rev. Craig mentored many ministers and missionaries all across the world.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials in memory of Rev. Craig may be made to benefit The Medical Clinic in Matagalpa, Nicaragua at Help For Nicaragua 5002 Jones Road in Christiana, TN 37037.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Concord Community Church in Brentwood, TN.