Shortly after graduating high school in 1966, he entered the Air Force serving from 1966 to 1970 as an Air Intelligence Specialist.
Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he returned to Sioux City and began working at a local grocery store. In 1980, he began his thirty eight year career as a meat cutter at HyVee, moving to Lincoln in 1981.
Craig was a caring and generous man who loved his family, his friends and his fur babies, Scooter, Petey, Molly and Brody. He also loved Husker football, Kansas City Chiefs, playing fantasy football and golf. He enjoyed music especially Motown, Jazz and Blues. In fact, he was recently telling a care provider that in his younger years he felt he was an enthusiastic if not good dancer.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father, Maurice Sr. and Elvera Jones; brothers, Maurice Jr. (Bud) Jones, Doug Jones and sister and brother-in-law, Janice and Jerry Seward.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ackerman; stepsons, Nick Ackerman and Greg Ackerman as well as nephews and nieces and many long term friends.
Memorial Service to be held Friday April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Roper and Sons 4300 “O” Street.
Memorials to Pieloch Capital Humane Society for assistance with dog adoptions.