Erich “EJ” Wendel Craig, age 18, of Lampe, Missouri.

Erich “EJ” Wendel Craig, age 18, of Lampe, Missouri, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2025. He entered this life on December 22, 2006, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Michael and Angel (Craig) Martin.

EJ was a light in darkness his smile would light up every room. He was a kind soul who loved his family and friends deeply. EJ was a true believer in God and had a personal relationship with the Lord that led him through life every day. He was a lover of cars and bikes. EJ appreciated the little things in life and helped people whenever he had a chance. He was encouraging and always there when you needed him. EJ looked at the world threw God's eyes and always tried to see the best in every day. He was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. EJ will be dearly missed. 

"It's a bad day, not a bad life" ~ EJ Craig

EJ is preceded in death by his grandmother, Denise Stanco.

He is survived by his mother, Angel Martin and Michael of Lampe, Missouri; three sisters: Victoria, Skyla, and Bella; aunt, Angie Skaggs of Kirbyville, Missouri; cousins: Brianne, Alyssa, Adrian, and Chloe; great cousins: Sebastian, Dariel, an Malachi; fiancé, Cee Jay Fernando; grandpa, Rick Craig and Liz of Georgia; great-grandpa, John Stanco of Florida; and two uncles: Dakota Craig of Maryland and Hunter Craig of Florida; along with many friends and acquaintances.

A celebration of life will be planned for a later time. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or a memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.