Craig R. Sproat, 69, of Butler, passed away Friday morning, Feb. 4, 2022, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born in Tarentum, April 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Melvin C. and Marjorie J. Covert Sproat.

He was of the Presbyterian faith. He had served Plains Church as an elder.

Craig enjoyed walking on the farm.

He loved music, playing bass in praise bands, having performed in many churches in the area. He had a love for trains, but most of all, he loved his family.

He worked at U.S. Filter as an electrical engineer, until his health failed from MS.

Craig is survived by one daughter, Christin Sproat of Delray Beach, Fla.; three sons, Marc (Tara) Sproat of Cranberry Township, Micah Sproat of Renfrew, and Jonah Sproat of Ellwood City; one sister, Cathy (Jack) Dixon of Seneca, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Delia, Serenity, Mia, Marc, Anastasia, Sophie and Stanley; three great-grandchildren, Lydia, Rosa and Aydah; several cousins; and his former wife, Rhonda Schwenke.

SPROAT — A memorial service for Craig R. Sproat, who died Friday, Feb. 4, 2022, is being held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Plains Presbyterian Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of A. CARL KINSEY-RONALD N. VOLZ FUNERAL HOME, Evans City.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to Multiple Sclerosis.

Additional information may be obtained at www.kinsey-volzfuneralhome.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.