Robert L. Craig, 88, of Versailles and beloved husband of Brenda S. Craig, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 9, 1937, to Milton and Helen (Machurek) Craig.
Bob graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois, where he majored in economics and participated in varsity athletics.
Bob was also a proud Army veteran who served in military security and spent most of his tour in the Middle East and Africa.
Bob owned Convention Destinations Unlimited in Oak Brook, Illinois, a major convention management company. He traveled extensively worldwide, serving his clients.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda; two daughters, Sheila Olsen (Terry) and Julie Catrabone (John); three grandchildren, Colin Olsen, and Jack and Emily Catrabone; three stepchildren, Michael Roberts (Shelley), David Roberts and Kimberly Darland; and nine step-grandchildren, Brandon, Ryan and Kristin Darland, Michael, Aaron and Hannah Roberts, and Ben, Eric and Zachary Roberts; and eight step-great-grandchildren.
Bob was a devoted member of Journey Church in Versailles.Â
His funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home – Harrodsburg Road. Visitation will be held prior to the service from noon to 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the American Cancer Society.