Craig Stephen Cameron
October 31, 1967 – April 11, 2026
Craig Stephen Cameron, 58, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on April 11, 2026. Born on October 31, 1967, in Catonsville, Maryland, Craig lived a life marked by resilience, faith, and deep love for his family.
Craig was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Lucille Bening; his father, Donald Croft; and his sister, Margaret Ann Holtz, who passed early in life. He is survived by his beloved fiancée, Lisa Buis, and the family he cherished as his own: John Buis and his wife Angela, and Morgan Buis and her fiancé Johnny Christian. He was a proud and devoted grandfather to Marley Christian, Myla Christian, and Charlie Buis, a role that brought him his greatest joy. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Elizabeth Jeffords, and his brother, Scott Robert Cameron.
Craig began his career working with the National Security Agency in Maryland from 1985 to 1996. After relocating to Florida, he built a long career in sales, where he became known for his natural ability to connect with people. Craig had a rare gift—he could sell anything to anyone—but more importantly, he built trust through honesty, integrity, and genuine connection with others.
His life was also a powerful testimony of transformation. For 18 years, Craig experienced homelessness in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was during that time that he encountered God, found sobriety, and began rebuilding his life with unwavering faith. Not long after getting sober, Craig was diagnosed with cancer and was given only a year to live. By the grace of God, he defied those expectations and lived for eight more years. During that time, he built incredible strength, remained steadfast in his faith, and proved himself to be a true fighter. Throughout those years, his beloved fiancée, Lisa, cared for him with unwavering love—something she truly cherished—and was a constant source of strength by his side.
Craig was a true patriot who loved his country and was passionate about his faith in Jesus Christ. He had the kindest soul, and those who knew him often said you could see God in him through the way he treated others—with compassion, humility, and love.
In his free time, Craig enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved watching sports, especially cheering on the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Ravens. He was incredibly intelligent and analytical, known for his talent in fantasy football and winning draft pools. He also loved going camping with his friends, especially those from AA, attending church on Sundays, watching movies, and spending time sitting outside and relaxing. Music was also special to him, with “Amazing Grace” holding a meaningful place in his heart.
Above all, Craig loved his family. He embraced being a stepfather and found his greatest happiness in being a grandfather. His legacy is one of redemption, strength, faith, perseverance, and unconditional love.
Craig will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Service Information
A celebration of Craig’s life will be held on May 10th at 1:00 PM at the War Veterans Memorial Shelter 5, 9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Family and friends are invited to attend and honor his life and legacy.
