Craig C Johnson, born in Santa Barbara in January 1950, passed away Nov. 4, 2020, at Serenity House surrounded by his family and friends.

Craig graduated from Santa Barbara High School class of 1968. Craig went on to have a 48-year career as a framing carpenter in Santa Barbara, Kauai, Hawaii, and Telluride, Colorado. His hands crafted many beautiful homes as he took much pride in his work.

He was a perfectionist, which also gave him the opportunity to be a finish carpenter and build out many custom homes and remodels. His love of the ocean gave him many years of happiness when he surfed and his love of dogs, which he had three in his adult life that I know were waiting for him in heaven.

Craig was proceeded to death by his sister Eve Johnson and his parents Gerald and Dolores Johnson. Craig is survived by his sister Janel Smit; brother-in-law Rene’ Smit; niece Renelle Gonzalez, her husband Oscar Gonzalez their children Nathan and Dylan; a nephew Jason Smit and his wife Hannah Smit.

A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at upper Shoreline Park.