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Ed Craddox Obituary
AGE: 58 • Jackson
Pastor Ed Craddox, 58, departed this life Thurs., May 7, 2015 at home. Born in Neptune, he lived in Lakewood before moving to Jackson 3 years ago. He was the pastor of City of Refuge Ministries in Farmingdale.
He is predeceased by his wife, Carol Craddox; his son, Joshua Craddox; and his father, Bishop Archie Craddox. Surviving are 2 daughters, LaToya and Candice Craddox; 3 sons, Michael Craddox and twins Shawn and Stephen Shells; a grandson, Ahwill Shells; his mother, Bertha Craddox; 3 sisters, Barbara Lester (Carl), Brenda Thomas (Glenmore) and Linda Baker (Eddie); 2 brothers, Bishop John Craddox (Linda) and Kenneth Craddox (Tena).
Viewing Wed. 6-8pm and Thurs. 9-11am in Praise Temple Ministries, 3617 Route 33 in Neptune. Funeral Thurs. 11am in the church. Interment, Maplewood Cemetery, Freehold. Arrangements by Brown's Funeral Home, Plainfield. www.brownsfuneralhome.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ed Craddox
May 18, 2015
Thank you to everyone for your heart felt words and support. We are going to miss our father very much, but we know that God the Father will continue to be there with us every step of the way.
God Bless,
Ed Craddox's Children...
Matt Deverin
May 17, 2015
Ed and I knew each other for 50 years. He was a great guy and a greater than great friend.
robert eustace
May 16, 2015
I just received word on the passing of my classmate, ED CRADDOX (Manalapan HS 1975).... I shall always remember ED for his warm personality and smile. He had this quiet, easy going, humble yet self- assured presence about him. He shall be missed.
May 15, 2015
TO THE CRADDOX,S FAMILY YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY BUBBY DAVIS
May 13, 2015
TO: THE CRADDOX FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY GOD STRENGHEN YOU AND KEEP YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. GOD BLESS YOU, YOU HAD A WONDERFUL FATHER, BROTHER, UNCLE AND COUSIN AND PASTOR.
THE NASH FAMILY. LAKEWOOD, N.J.
loreese loreese
May 13, 2015
God bless the family i pray for all of the framily he was a bless to me and my family he was a ear to hear we will miss he so much..The Harville Family
Lisa Morton
May 13, 2015
Now absent in the body but present with the Lord!...Prayers of Comfort to my Craddox family!
May 13, 2015
From our hearts to yours we pray for your renewed strength knowing that life will be different without Eddie but Jesus will remain the same. May the Holy Spirit comfort you now as only He can.
Lots of love,
Bishop & Reverend Cobbs,
Cheryl and Karen
Ronald stokes
May 13, 2015
Our condolences to this great family. What a wonderful MAN he'll be truly missed. Brother Ron and sister Tiny Stokes
Aposle jesse Rhines
May 12, 2015
To the family please know that my wife and I are praying for you.This was my friend in who I beli in,I will miss him very much but I'm at the same time so happy for him
Milton Markland
May 12, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. I have such fond memories of Brother Ed at the Man Power Conferences we attended all those years together. Pastor Ed was a loving person I always repected and admired! Rest in Peace!
Rodney Miller
May 12, 2015
With a heavy heart, I offer deepest condolences to the Craddox family. Still have great memories of "Big Brothers" Eddie and Johnny on their guitars at church and "Big Brother" Eddie offering wrestling tips.
Rest in Heaven Big Brother. Your work is now complete.
Antonious Thigpen
May 12, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family. Pastor Ed was my spiritual brother, someone who always had an encouraging word to give and a person who wasn't afraid to use the words "I love you". Rest in peace, my brother and I'll see you in the morning!
May 12, 2015
My condolence to the family...RIP.....YOU ARE IN GOD ARMS BROTHER EDDIE
Antionette Wright-Butts
May 12, 2015
With my deepest condolences we will miss Pastor Eddie we love him so much and the Craddox 's Family u all have our love ....I remember him telling me stay humble and true to myself...he always had goods words to say to me and my family. We will remember him . All our love The Wrights Virginia
theresa lynn
May 12, 2015
Sending my love to my family wish we could be there.God will see u through
Kenneth Craddox
May 12, 2015
I love my brother and this is a hurt I know only God can heal. Eddie I miss you more than you know. I love and will always love you.
May 11, 2015
Sincerest condolences to The Craddox Family. God promises, "I will not leave you bereaved. I am coming to you." (John 14:18) Sorrowfully, AR
May 11, 2015
My condolences goes out to the Craddox family. I pray for your strength, your peace, and most of all, I pray that you all celebrate his life and his legacy. He has touched many lives while he was here with us and we need to remember the happy times. He is safe and at peace. Let us stand by our faith because joy does come in the morning.
Pauline Legg-Weston from ITM Incorruptible Word of Faith Tabernacle
Carol Ruiz
May 11, 2015
God's peace..I lost mom in December..it's truly heart wrenching..The Lord be with you all!
He Awaits Us in Glory
Glenn and Alma Miller
May 11, 2015
How well we know mere words are difficult to express our deep heartfelt condolences. All of us who were blessed to experience Pastor Eddie's kindness and amazing musical talents join in lifting the family during this sad time.
May 11, 2015
To: The Craddox Family
I was sorry to hear of Pastor Ed
Craddox's passing. Our prayers are with you as you go through this must difficult time of bereavement. Remember, God is with you and will strengthen you. Just call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ; He hears you, and the Holy Spirit will comfort you. God bless you.
Elder Anne LaVerne Key, Lakewood, NJ.
May 11, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Claudia Clark
May 11, 2015
Family and Pastor Ed I will truly miss you but I remember how much you talked about going home to be with the Lord and to see your wife once again how happy you would be. My prayers to the children and to the family and friends. My sweetheart
Solomon Cobbs
May 11, 2015
Condolences from the Cobbs Family! We Love You and we're Praying for You! ! !
PAMELA MAXWELL
May 11, 2015
TO: THE FAMILY OF THIS WONDERFUL FRIEND I NEVER MET IN PERSON BUT WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND VIA EMAIL & TEXT, MY HEART IS FULL OF SORRY AND PAIN AS I READ OF ED'S PASSING BUT I KNOW WHAT HE IS WITH THE ALMIGHTY AND WITH HIS SWEET CARROL, "TO BE ABSENT FROM THER BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD", AND IF THERE IS ONE THING I KNEW ABOUT THIS MAN OF GOD IS THAT HE LOVED THE LORD AS WELL AS HIS FAMILY... REST IN HEAVEN MY DEAR FRIEND.
Sabrina Cruz
May 11, 2015
Praying For the Craddox Family!! I thank God because He will surround this family with His healing LOVE!
May 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy is extended to all of you. In the words of William Penn "They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot end what never dies."
Debbie Ham and the Ham family
Katie Lester
May 11, 2015
Our prayers & Thoughts are with you at this time of Breavement know that we Loved Ed Craddox he was a beautiful man of God and we where Grateful for the times we share with him again plz accept our Heartfelt condolences...Katie Lester & Family
Barbara johnson holmes
May 11, 2015
My heart is so broken can't believe your gone I will treasure our last conversation in my heart for ever you will truly be missed.I will love you for ever R.I.H..my dear cousin.
Tamara Osbourne
May 11, 2015
Uncle Ed you are sorely missed.
May 10, 2015
You have our sincere sympathy, we are praying for you. Bishop Richard and Doris Worsley, Jr & Family
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