I got to know Craig through my Dad, Rex Johnson, as they have been friends for years and we also were in Springfield Southeast Rotary together.  He was a fun loving and quick witted man who always had a smile or a joke to share every time I saw him.  Craig was a lover of sports, the Springfield area and his friends.  He made a point to make others around him feel special and included, and was always complimentary to the ladies.  

When I think of Craig I smile to myself and chuckle when I remember how he used to call my Dad, "old man", (despite the fact that Dad was 15 years Craig's junior) and the static I know he gave Jerry Stiefvater, Olin Grooms, John Simpson and my Dad when they would get together monthly for lunch and take on the world's problems to sort out.  Not sure what the male version of a 'hen party' is, but I know Craig had fun at what I'll call the 'dude lunches'.  He was a gem and will be missed by many.  I was blessed to know him and consider him a friend. 

I can only add to the comments by friend Rex Johnson. Believe he hit it on the head in describing Craig!  Craig was an inspiration to me in many ways. Rest In Peace!

Craig was a great guy, one of the most positive people I've known.  Though he had many things that would have kept
most people at home, Craig always enjoyed getting out and spending time with friends.  Will miss the lunches and
other times to talk sports, politics, and business.  Will miss his laugh and his stories and jokes.  Don't think he ever
forgot  a story and he always put a smile on those around him.  Will truly miss him as will the other lunch buddies - Jerry,
Olin, and John who has also recently passed away.  Although the youngest of the group, I will always remember Craig's
"How's it going old man?".   For a Jayhawk, he was one of the good guys. Rest in peace, Craig.

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Craig Reed McMichael

September 12, 1929 – March 18, 2018

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