James "Jim" Frederick Craiglow

James "Jim" F. Craiglow, 62, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Jim was born July 11, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, son of William and Velma (McLard) Craiglow. Jim and Marilyn Miller were married June 4, 1992, in Cape Girardeau. Jim entered the United States Air Force August 21, 1980, and was honorably discharged August 20, 1984, as a senior airman. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Jackson High School. He was a member of the Cape Eagles Aux. 3775. He worked for Proctor and Gamble for 27 years until his retirement. He then owned and operated Jimmy's Discount Dirt and thoroughly enjoyed working with his dump trucks. He had a special interest in investments and the stock market. He enjoyed motorcycles, dogs, gardening and spending time with kids, especially his many nieces and nephews. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Loving survivors include, his wife, Marilyn, of 30 years; two sons, Eric and Alex Craiglow of Cape Girardeau; four siblings, Mary (Lee) Richardson, Susan (Frank) Leadbetter, and Jon (Evelyn Beussink) Craiglow, all of Jackson and Laurel (Ron) Poston of Cape Girardeau; four brothers-in-law, Larry Miller, Tommy (Anna) Miller, Dennis Miller, and Paul Miller all of Scott City; two sisters-in-law, Carol (John) Fath and Barbara (Jim) Payne both of Scott City; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, David Craiglow; a brother-in-law, Vincent David Miller Jr. (Happy); and two sisters-in-law, Joyce Miller and Helen Miller. Visitation will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 4-7 PM at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 4, 2022, at 11 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Donny Ford officiating. Full Military Honors will follow at the funeral home. Memorials may take the form of contributions to Southeast Missouri Pets formerly known as the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri.