Craig Campbell McFarland

Craig Campbell McFarland, age 80, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, with his wife of 56 years, Marylee (nee Payton) by his side. Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Mac” and Janet McFarland. He is survived by his older sister, Marcia Morton of Charlotte, NC; son, Steven McFarland (Scott Sharpf); daughter, Bonnie (Bradley) Roy and granddaughters, Campbell and Payton Roy all of St. Louis, MO; three sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Marrying into a large family and the ensuing relationships were a highlight of Craig’s life. He was a relatively quiet man, but an enthusiastic cheerleader for the interests and accomplishments of family members and friends. He shared his love with three different dogs over 34 years and three grand-dogs over the past 16 years. Craig was born in Lansing, MI and later lived in the Birmingham/Bloomfield area and Houston, TX before moving to northwest Indiana in 1976. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy after high school where he served from 1964-1968 aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise as a flightdeck boatswain mate. Throughout his career post-Navy, Craig was employed in various aspects of the automotive industry, including manufacturer’s rep, vehicle sales, service and sales manager. Craig’s enthusiasm for cars started when he was young. He adored his ’57 turquoise and white Chevy convertible and had the pleasure of owning two Chevy Corvettes in retirement. He was a big NASCAR fan and thrilled to view the Daytona 500 from the pits for his 40th birthday, otherwise a devoted fan from the comfort of his couch each year. He was a 48-year member of the Merrillville, IN First Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon and an elder. He was a former member of the Merrillville Kiwanis and Crown Point Corvette Club. Craig’s favorite place on earth was the family home on Torch Lake in northern Michigan – the site of numerous gatherings of family and/or friends, and the hub for seasonal sports and activities. Moving to northwest Indiana only added an extra hour of travel time to reach his beloved Torch Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Torch Conservation Center which helps conserve land and care for water in the Torch Lake Watershed (conservetorch.org or check payable to Torch Conservation Center, P.O. Box 1142, Bellaire, MI 49615). Military Honors will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at 4 p.m., followed by a Memorial service at Gamba's Restaurant, 455 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN. Rev. Paul Anderson officiating. Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, Crown Point, IN, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com

Craig Campbell McFarland

February 12, 1945 - June 2, 2025