The Staff at DetroitGospel.com Mourns the Passing of Bishop Charles Ashley Craig, III on Saturday, July 5, 2008, due to a massive heart attack.

Bishop Charles Craig was the pastor of Craig Memorial Tabernacle, and was one of the pioneers of Detroit gospel music as a member of The Craig Brothers. He was also a Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA) board member and served faithfully as theVice-Chair of the Security, Nurses, & Ushers.

We Pray that God will Bring Comfort to His wife, Wanda Craig; brother, James Craig; family; and church members.

SERVICES

Friday, July 11, 2008
Public Viewing begins at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Musical Friday Evening at 7:00 p.m.
All Friday services are at:
Craig Memorial Tabernacle
14201 Puritan St.
Detroit, MI 48227 (313) 838-4882

Saturday, July 12, 2008
HOMEGOING SERVICE at 10:00 a.m.
Second Ebenezer Church
14601 Dequindre Road
Detroit, MI 48212-1503
(I-75 at East McNichols)
Bishop-elect Edgar L. Vann, Senior Pastor

Choir members of the Detroit Remembers 1 & 2, GMWA Detroit Mass, Voices of Tabernacle and Craig Memorial Tabernacle, are all invited to participate in the upcoming tribute rehearsal on Thursday, July 10 @ 7pm at Craig Memorial.

Attire for Friday: Dress for Ministry.
Attire for Saturday: White (Ladies no pants, please)