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WESLEY CRADDOCK
LAKE, W.Va. — Wesley Wayne Craddock, 78 of Lake, departed this life Thurs., April 30, 2015, at his residence.
Born July 1, 1936, in Lake, he was a son of the late Otto and Julia Bias Craddock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pearlena Ball, Martha Hurley and Christina Adkins, and his father and mother-in-law, William and Gladys Adkins.
Wesley enjoyed being a Pastor of the Lake Holiness Church for 43 years, going to church, helping people, carpentry work and reading the Bible and books. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, coal miner, welder, airplane mechanic and carpenter.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Mary J. Craddock; one daughter, Greta Evans; one son, Daren Craddock; two brothers, James and Leo Craddock; three grandchildren, Stefanie Dingess, Jenna Evans and Allison Evans, and four great-grandchildren, Alaira Evans, Connor Dingess, Ryland Dingess and Lyla Dingess.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tues., May 5, at Freeman Funeral Home with W.L. Franklin and Willis Hurley officiating. Burial will follow at Lake Holiness Church Cemetery at Lake.
Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Romell Mitchell
May 4, 2015
Greta:
My condolences to you and family. Please know that you are in my prayers. May God's peace surround you always.
Romell Mitchell
Bobbie Jo & Damon Murphy
May 3, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are for his family, because I believe bro Wesley will receive his payday in Heaven. God bless the work that he did for the kingdom of God!
Brandi Ball
May 3, 2015
Rest in Peace Uncle Wesley.
Robert & Darla Miller
May 2, 2015
Robert and Darla Miller
Sandy Stafford/Phipps
May 2, 2015
He was a Man of Faith and was respected by those who knew him . He always cheered other Ministers on and encouraged them. I remember him most for his words "God don't see things the way Man sees things". He sees a Soul!!! And the Soul that sinneth it shall die!! He finished his course.
May 2, 2015
I will remember Wesley as he came to Woodyville church to preach. His memories will always be alive in the Woody Family's hearts. Condolences to the family. God Bless You & comfort you!!!!!! Mr. & Mrs. Lova Gay Farley and Family.........
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