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Stephen Craig Player, 52, of Thomasville, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024.
He was born May 1, 1972 in Greensboro, NC. Stephen was a business owner of Affordable Quality Roofing for over 25 years. He was a kind, giving, and loving man to all who knew him. He was a wonderful father and grandfather to 4 children and 5 grandchildren. He will be truly missed.
Stephen is survived by his lifelong partner of 23 years and mother of his children, Katina Puckett; children, Larry, Heather, Adam and Noah Player; 5 grandchildren; as well as his mother, Sue Peeler; sister, Shannon Player; and many other nephews and a niece.
There will be a Celebration of Life held in the Spring of 2025. Details will be announced.
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Player family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Katina Puckett says
You we’re my favorite hello & my hardest goodbye. 💔 My heart is forever broken without you hear earthly with me & our children. There’s no words explainable or could even come close to describing what a Blessing you we’re to me and our children as well as anyone who was fortunate enough to know you or have you in there life. You we’re the most amazing, wonderful man & father any child could have ever asked for. You we’re always such a kind loving soul to everyone and anyone who knew you. Such a soldier you we’re through this 9 year battle with this evil thing we call cancer…I know you suffer no more my soldier & you will forever be loved & missed!! ❤️This is not goodbye but until we meet again. ❤️ Fly high my handsome Angel. You will be forever loved & missed. You are forever engraved in my heart ❤️
Adam Player says
I miss him so much, Not only was he the best father, But the best at everything he ever did! He strived for greatness, And i will make sure to do the same in memory of him! I love you
Mary says
Was one great man who provided for his family,will be missed.
Mary says
Craig was a great man, who took very good care of his family, going to be missed.
Tammy LeVan says
Dear Player Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. You have my deepest condolences. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Tammy LeVan
The LeVan Family
Noah Player says
You we’re the best dad in the world. You was my best friend and roll model. Just had my 16th birthday and all I could think about was you and wishing you was with me. I miss you so much my heart hurts trying to understand. Guess God takes the good one’s first. Nothing will ever be the same without you. I love you dad.
Max Ganorkar Pittsboro says
Craig was an inspiration! He was a fighter! A guy who knew how to work hard and do it right! Thanks Craig, those in the trade will certainly miss you! May God give his family strength in this difficult time!
Heather player says
My dad was the best man alive he worked so hard every day of his life to provide for my mom and us but he loved what he did and I will say he was the BEST ROOFER I’ve ever met and he is definitely one of gods number one roofers in heaven, I miss him dearly and I’ll never stop missing him he was a great soul and he loved so hard , I’ll miss his beautiful smile and laugh and hugs, most of all I’ll miss watching him eat 🌮 the man would eat 30 plates at a buffet I know he is eating and roofing in heaven I love you so much daddy and thank you for loving me so much to I know I’ve got the best angel watching over me, I’m just waiting for you to pop out and say boo like you said you would tho 🩵 I love you daddy I know you are still here with me and my angel now till we meet again, I am you dad thank you for teaching me to be a great person.
Caira says
You are so missed . Thank you for loving me like your own and raising an amazing son who I’m gonna love and take care of forever! I wish we could’ve all had more time together. Every time I order on temu or eat out you will always be the first thing to come
To my mind. I love you and miss you so much- daughter in law