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Ricky Craddock Obituary
GRETNA, Va. - Ricky Letcher Craddock, 43, of 702 Henry St., Gretna died Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Born July 19, 1961, in Pittsylvania County, he was a son of Earleen George Craddock and the late Letcher Blair Craddock of Gretna.
He was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church and was a construction worker.
He was married to Donna Craddock.
In addition to his mother, of Gretna, and his wife, of Danville, he is survived by a sister, Susan P. Anderson of Danville; and his birth mother, Jeanette Long of Danville.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Colbert-Moran Chapel with the Rev. R. G. Rowland officiating. Interment will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday and at other times they will be at the residence.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Greenfield Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 875, Gretna, VA 24557.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memories and Condolences
for Ricky Craddock
Andrew Pruitt
March 25, 2005
Uncle Ricky:
My loving Uncle Ricky whom I will love and miss forever.
It hurts right now but I know that time will make it better.
I will always remember your hugs and the smiles on your face.
You are free now and in a better place.
I hope to be with you one day.
Give my love to Betty, B.C., Jennifer and T.J.
At times like this I don't think I can make it thru.
There was someone to help me and even now it is you.
There was always someone there for me.
That someone was you Uncle Ricky.
You always made me smile when I was sad
And I will always remember the good times that we had.
Uncle Ricky, you were always good to me.
Now you are with the angels and you are finally FREE!
Love always
Your Nephew
Drew
Albert & Barbara Hancock
March 21, 2005
Earleen & Family,
We are so sad to learn of Ricky's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God bless each of you and always be with you. I know you have been a wonderful Mother and Letcher was a wonderful Father and God blessed Ricky to place him in your loving home.
In christian love,
Albert & Barbara
Margaret Midkiff
March 12, 2005
Dear Mrs. Craddock,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Margaret and Kenneth Midkiff
Russell and Gwen Craddock
March 11, 2005
Earlene and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Chuck Anderson
March 11, 2005
I will miss you always Bro!
Brother-in-law - Chucko.
Susan Anderson
March 11, 2005
Oh my sweet baby brother...I can't believe you are gone. God rest your weary soul my dear brother! You are free at last! I will miss you so much but you are in a much better place now and I will see you again! So until we meet again you will always be in my heart! I'll love you always!
Ellice and Gracie Giles
March 10, 2005
With our sympathy and love.
Darlene Dalton French
March 10, 2005
Earleen,
I was so sorry to hear about Ricky.He will always have a special place in my heart.God Bless You,Darlene
Chip Camden
March 10, 2005
Our deepest sympathy.
Betty Jo Camden-Langston
March 10, 2005
So many memories of all of us growing up together, learning to love God and life and each other! How our hearts ache now as we miss Ricky together! May God comfort our spirits and draw us near to Him. Love and prayers,
Mary Bryant
March 10, 2005
Earleen, I am so sorry to hear about your son's death. My God be with you and your family.
I am Clara Johnson's niece, from Oregon.
gayle pritchett adkins
March 10, 2005
to the family, my heart goes out to each of you. i'am donna's step mother . i'am home bound and not able to get out. wish i could come to be with you at this time .i will be praying for you and god be with you ,and heal your broken heart.and he will as you know donna lost her dad in and accident and god seen us through.love and prayers gayle pritchett adkins, my husband tony send's his love and prayer's also
Keith Rowles
March 10, 2005
God Bless You Berreta!
Albert & Barbara Hancock
March 10, 2005
Earleen & Family,
We are so sorry about Ricky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May God bless you and keep you in his care. Ricky was so blessed to have you and Letcher as a Mother & Father.
In Christian Love,
Albert & Barbara
Wendy Jones
March 10, 2005
GOD SPEED! YOU ARE FREE AT LAST!!! FREEBIRD!
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