Michael Aaron Craig

Michael Aaron Craig, 58, of Readyville, Tennessee passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born in Tacoma Washington on April 24, 1968.

He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Anderson Craig, his father Lloyd Craig, both of Readyville, several aunts, numerous cousins, many other friends, and his fur buddy cat, Fuzzy.

Michael was born in Tacoma, but a lot of his life was spent on the road traveling to different cities and states with his parents as part of his dad’s job. This afforded him the opportunity to see many interesting sites and connect with people he wouldn’t have otherwise come in contact with. Being so mobile and meeting a variety of people inspired him to become outgoing he enjoyed the change of scenery and pace. He loved being able to meet different people and interact with them to find out more about them.

As a young man, he was active in church. He leaned into his ability to talk to anyone while combining it with mission work for church. The mission focused in an area of California. It was another opportunity for him to see a part of the country he hadn’t seen before and meet new people. Through all the traveling he was able to set down some roots in Cannon County. He graduated high school with the class of 1986. He lived in Cannon County longer than anywhere else over the course of his life.

Michael cared about people and especially his mother and father. Being an only child allowed them to create a unique bond. As he got older, he wanted to help them more. His mother‘s business, Liberty Upholstery, was going well, but she needed someone to work with the customers, manage the office, and business affairs. It was perfect for him. He was good at doing the computer and bookwork, but he especially excelled at helping the customers. They would often ask for him if they had a question or concern, they needed help with. He also gave special attention to his dad over the course of the last few years. When his father‘s health deteriorated; he would find ways to help him. Whatever it took, Michael went the extra mile.

Michael had an innate ability to work on computers. Growing up during the 80’s computers were becoming more prevalent. They still weren’t as ubiquitous as they are now, so a lot of users had to teach themselves. He was one of those self-taught computer nerds. His intelligence allowed him to pick up new technology and learn how to use it quickly. His mother was an avid animal lover. She kept animals all through his youth and into adulthood. She passed the trait on to him by default because he was always exposed to being around them and seeing her love for them. His cat Fuzzy was a good companion for him. His outgoing side also led him to become a jokester. 

Micheal’s own health had become an issue over the last few years. Even through his own struggles, he found time to focus on putting others first. It goes back to the old Bible adage do unto others as you would have done unto you. You get more benefit from helping someone else than from doing something that benefits you. He held to that all the way to the end.

A memorial visitation will be held at Gentry-Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1-3 pm. Share condolences and stories at www.gentrysmithfuneralhome.com. Gentry-Smith Funeral Home, 303 Murfreesboro Road, Woodbury, TN 37190, 615–563–5337. Because every life has a story.