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Anthony Wayne Craighead

Roanoke Valley, Virginia

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Anthony Wayne (Red) Craighead, 53, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, after a long illness surrounded by his family. Red was preceded by his father, Millard Craighead; and a brother, Billy Craighead. He is survived by a daughter, Alyssia Craighead; son, Cory...

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Winnie, we did not hear about your son until yesterday. We're so sorry. I know the last time we stopped by your house, you told us that he was sick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

We will miss you. You have a wonderful mother,and sisters.will see you one day.hollywood my friend
Debbie, Jamie, Joey

Tony...I will miss you always...I know that you are walking with God and are in a better place now than any of us are...I will always remember singing David Allan Coe at the top of our lungs and knowing every word to all his songs...I know I will see you again some day and I know you will meet me when I get there...say Hi to Daddy and try to be good !!!...lol...I love you babe !!!...your little sister, Robbin

Thank you to everyone for all your prayers.
Thanks for all the special thoughts and prayers for our mother. She sends her love and appreciation.

Ruth Craighead Fisher and Family.

Rest in peace now Red and know you will be missed everyday. Kiss Daddy and Billy for me and know one day we will be together again.
Peace Love and Hollywood,
Ruthie

Winnie,Martha,Jean,Robin,Ruth,Doug,Johnny and your families, I just learned of Tony's passing, it's been many years but that doesn't erase all the good memories I have of Tony and all of you as Martha said "down in the hollow". You all have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Love,
Sharon McBride Henry

MARTHA,RUTH,ROBIN & FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL, IT WAS GREAT SEEING YOU ALL..WISH IT COULD HAVE BEEN UNDER DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES..BUT THAT'S NOT THE WAY LIFE WORKS.. JUST REMEMBER TIME HEALS ALL WOUNDS & MOST OF ALL RED IS IN A BETTER PLACE.. NO PAIN.. I BET HIM & TERRY ARE BOTH LOOKING DOWN ON US & SAYING MAN THEY SURE DID GET OLD !!!
TOO FUNNY.. HOPE TO SEE ALL SOON ,MAY GOD BLESS YOU & BE WITH YOU THROUGH OUT THIS JOURNEY IN YOUR LIFES...
LOVE TO ALL.....

Winnie, So sorry for what you have endured these last few weeks. You did all you could. You were a good mother. Mom would be the first to tell you that if she understood.
Judy, Janet,Mabel, and (Daddy from heaven)

We will miss you Red, Rest in peace.Love, Mike, Linda, Savannah, Crystal, Victoria , Matt,and Jesse-Sophia