James “Skinny” Forrest Craig, age 74, passed away on October 10, 2025.
James “Skinny” Forrest Craig, age 74, of Hollister, Missouri, passed away October 10, 2025. He entered this life on January 5, 1951, the son of Clarence C. and Patricia (Hill) Craig in Little Rock, Arkansas.
A gregarious soul, Skinny received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, then spent his life in the entertainment industry, traveling all over the world. When he moved to Hollister, he began his adventure in the food service industry. Skinny enjoyed golfing and collecting coins and stamps. Above all else, he loved his dogs. Skinny will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Skinny is survived by his brother, Joe Craig and wife, Janice of Rogers, Arkansas; three nieces; one nephew; and three cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a family gathering held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made in Jimmy’s name to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center https://www.mskcc.org/
Arkansas Children’s Hospital https://www.archildrens.org/ or any Fine Arts program or scholarship. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
To leave an online condolence or share a memory, please visit http://www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.
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