Harry Craig

Stelly

Harry Craig Stelly 59, of Ames, TX; passed Nov. 16, 2025.

Services are Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at St. Miles Baptist Church 120 Hwy 90 Ames, TX. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral at 11AM. Interment will be in Wells Cemetery Liberty, TX.

"Craig"

His life was marked by 33, his freedom marked by 7, and his final moment stamped with 3:37. A life shaped by hardship, redemption, love, and divine timing—written in numbers that now speak louder than words.

Craig Stelly was born to Mary Jo Morris on December 4, 1965, and raised in the Baker Subdivision of Ames, Texas.  He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve before life carried him down a different and more difficult path.

Craig will forever be remembered for his unmistakable "cool walk," his deep and intimate relationship with God, his gratefulness for his freedom to live life fully and his powerful gift for teaching and sharing God's word with wisdom and clarity. He lived boldly, loved deeply, and embraced every moment with purpose. We could not have asked for a better father, brother, uncle, pawpaw, husband, or friend. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, but his memory remains a lasting light. We will always imagine hearing him say, "Say, check this out," just one more time. His spirit lives on in all whose lives he touched.

Harry Craig Stelly was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Stelly Sr., and Willie Bea Stelly; his brother, Paul Stelly, Jr; his nephew, Phillip Stelly; and his stepson, Desmond Carrington.

He leaves his love with his mother, Mary Jo Morris-Smith; his daughter, Cenique Stelly; his sister, Charrisse Stelly-Varner; his wife, Barbara Carrington-Stelly; his stepdaughter, Kayla Edwards; and his brother-at-heart, Garlan Holmes.

Craig is also survived by his grandchildren who will forever carry his memory with pride —Frank Moss, Jr., DeMarco, Aspen, Jaydon, Zakaree Edwards, Allahjah Smith and Jania Smith;  and by a loving circle of nieces: Charmel Smith, Charmonique Green, Tawanna Stelly, and Monica Harris; Great-nieces: LaMijah Short and Malai Stelly; His great-nephews: Bartholomew Collins III, Avery Collins, Anthony Carr, Jr., Paul Stelly III, and Aiden Stelly Denson; and his nephews: Melvin Smith, Paul Stelly Cole and his namesake Sir Craig Johnson who all love him dearly.

He is further survived by cousins and extended family who shared lifelong bonds with him, and countless friends. Together, they honor the life of a man who gave love, faith, strength, and truth until his very last breath.

Proctor's Mortuary - Liberty is in charge of final arrangements 2221 Hwy 90 Liberty, TX. 936-336-3166. The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com