Mark Jeffery Craddolph

Craddolph Mark Jeffery Craddolph was born June 27, 1958, in Gallipolis, Ohio. He passed away at his home located at 388 1/2 Lechner Avenue, Columbus, Ohio on August 6, 2016. Mark was preceded in death by his father David Harold Bateman, mother Peggy Wanda Lou Craddolph, step-brother David Bateman Jr., and brother Barry Dean Bateman. Mark is survived by a son, Joshua David Craddolph; daughter-in-law, Denise Craddolph; grandson, Damien Craddolph; daughter, Ebony Lanzetta; grandsons, Derrick Lanzetta and Derrian Lanzetta; sister, Lona Paulette Ellis; brother, Louis Melvin Bateman; and numerous family members. While in grade school, Mark loved to draw and he won an opportunity to have one of his drawings hung in the Parkersburg City Park museum. It is still hanging there today. Mark graduated from Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, WV, and later joined the Marines. He worked as a crane operator for various construction companies and was on the board of directors for Primary One Health. His principle responsibility there was in getting military veterans off the street and helping them receive much needed health care. Mark was loved by many and will be greatly missed. A graveside Memorial Service will be August 20, 2016, 10 a.m. at Green Lawn Cemetery, 1000 Greenlawn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43223. Lunch following the service will be at the home of Mark's aunt Jill Lomax.