Craig Avant Obituary Craig William Avant, 57, of Virginia Beach passed away on Sept 30, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. He was proceeded in death by his father, A. Calvin Avant. He is survived by his mother, Joan A. Eberwine and husband George; his son, Joshua W. Avant; 2 sisters, Valerie L. Avant and Vicki A. Newman and husband Steve; 3 nephews, 1 niece, and 2 great nieces. He was the owner and president of SPEC Light, specializing in lighting design and controls. Craig was a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society. Craig could always be found on 64th Street at the oceanfront, where he lived for over 20 years. He loved life and nature and captured it beautifully in his photography. His happy place was a day on the beach with good weather, family, and friends. Craig's loss saddens us all and he will be forever loved and missed. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Centenary United Methodist Church at 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or the Surfrider Foundation, P. O. Box 6010, San Clemente, CA 92674. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/Craig-W-Avant?obId=27403451 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/craig-avant-obituary?id11134392 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Craig-W-Avant/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Craig William Avant, 57, of Virginia Beach, passed away on 30 September 2018. He was remembered for his passion for life and nature, his work as the owner of SPEC Light, and his love for photography. He is survived by his mother, son, and siblings. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service for Craig William Avant was held on 4 October 2018. He was laid to rest at an undisclosed location. Memorial donations were made to the American Heart Association and the Surfrider Foundation. ## The Edited Obituary Craig William Avant, 57, of Virginia Beach, passed away on 30 September 2018, surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, A. Calvin Avant. He is survived by his mother, Joan A. Eberwine and husband George; his son, Joshua W. Avant; two sisters, Valerie L. Avant and Vicki A. Newman and husband Steve; three nephews, one niece, and two great nieces. Craig was the owner and president of SPEC Light, specializing in lighting design and controls. He was a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society. Craig could always be found on 64th Street at the oceanfront, where he lived for over 20 years. He loved life and nature and captured it beautifully in his photography. His happy place was a day on the beach with good weather, family, and friends. Craig's loss saddens us all, and he will be forever loved and missed. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, 4 October 2018, at Centenary United Methodist Church at 3312 Cedar Lane, Portsmouth. Baker-Foster Funeral Home, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk VA 23435 is serving the family. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or the Surfrider Foundation, P.O. Box 6010, San Clemente, CA 92674. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Craig William Avant | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 57 years | | Birth | 1961 (estimated); Virginia Beach | | Death | 30 September 2018; Virginia Beach | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------|--------------------------------| | Craig William Avant | Decedent | Virginia Beach, VA | | Joan A. Eberwine | Parent | Unknown | | A. Calvin Avant | Parent | Unknown | | Joshua W. Avant | Child | Unknown | | Valerie L. Avant | Sibling | Unknown | | Vicki A. Newman | Sibling | Unknown | | Steve Newman | Spouse of Sibling | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | | Unknown | Grandchild | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Craig William Avant was 57 years old at the time of his passing. 2. He was the owner and president of SPEC Light, specializing in lighting design and controls. 3. Craig was a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society. 4. He lived on 64th Street at the oceanfront in Virginia Beach for over 20 years. 5. Craig had a passion for photography, capturing the beauty of life and nature. 6. His happiest moments were spent at the beach with good weather, family, and friends.