Craig Alan Manchester, 58, of Splendora, TX passed away on August 27, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather.
Craig never met a stranger. He touched the lives of everyone that knew him. He was a hard worker, team player and loved life. Although he left us way too soon, he always felt he had a wonderful life. He will be dearly missed.
Craig loved fishing, golf, playing his guitar, listening to music, being outdoors and getting together for family holidays. His proudest moments were when he talked about his children and grandchildren.
Craig graduated from Westchester High School, attended U of H, earned a Stationary Engineer degree, and was a licensed 1st grade Stationary Engineer. He was a long term employee of Tenneco Realty, Inc, The Methodist Hospital Medical Office Buildings, Inc. and ended his career as Chief Engineer for Boxer Property where he was a loyal 15 year employee.
Craig is survived by his parents, Karl and Dixie Manchester, son Craig Alan Manchester II and wife Shoshone, grandchildren Jude and Luke Manchester, daughter, Rebecca MacKinnon and husband, Jay, grandchildren Chase and Taylor MacKinnon, brother Mike Manchester and wife, Judy, sister Lori Green, sister Lisa Schroeder and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 12535 Perthshire, Houston, TX 77024. A family interment will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Craig's honor may be sent to Cancer Fighters of Houston, Inc., PO Box 27264, Houston, Texas 77277-2641.