Craig was born in St. Louis, MO on June 30, 1963 to the late James and Geraldine (Krapp) McNeill. He graduated from Pacific High School in 1982 and went directly into the Marine Corps.  From there he began doing drywall hanging and continued in this field until he got sick enough to need a bone marrow transplant.  Craig was the type of person to always lend a helping hand and take in anyone that may need it.  He was an animal lover through and through and always had at least a cat or two hanging around.  In his spare time he loved spending time with his children and friends, fishing, hunting, playing darts, pool, washers, cards and board games and cooking.

Craig is survived by his children, Katie (Keith) Katashuk, Lauren McNeill, Kevin (Kat Wahlmann) McNeill, Tyler McNeill and Paige McNeill, siblings Valerie Raddatz and Kevin McNeill and grandchildren Maia, Katelynn, Jason, Kenzie, Colby and Kalysta.

He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Bryna Dunham, brother Kenneth Frederickson and son Christopher (CJ) McNeill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis, 12312 Olive Blvd., Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63141 with designation to SSM Saint Louis University Hospital.

No funeral or visitation services will be held.  A celebration of life will be held in Craig’s honor with more details to come.