Craig Dale Vermillion Sr., 55, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Columbia, Missouri. He was born on February 2, 1970, in West Plains, Missouri, to the late Rodger Vermillion and Barbara (Counts) Vermillion. Craig enjoyed hunting and fishing. Trucking was his whole life, and he loved his semi-truck and driving. Above all else, he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Craig was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all those blessed to know him.

Craig is survived by his first love, Merlyn Collins; last love, Angela (Geer) Vermillion; son, Craig Dale Vermillion Jr. (Danyelle); daughters, Jessica Dennis and Avangeline Vermillion; step children, Hannah Richardson, Noah Richardson, and Kayden Richardson; grandchildren, Anna Vermillion, Gabby Vermillion, Brently Dennis, and Rodger Dennis; and brothers, John Vermillion, Chuck Sublett, and John Bombardier. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandchild, Stormy Vermillion.

Services entrusted to Willis Funeral Service.