Benjamin Dallas "Benji" Craddock

Benjamin Dallas Craddock, "Benji", passed away on December 7, 2023, in San Antonio, TX, at the age of 44. He was born on May 11, 1979 in Princeton, IL. Benji was a loving family man who adored spending time with his wife and four children. They often embarked on weekend trips to parks, out-of-town adventures, and camping in state parks.

Benji will be deeply missed by his wife, Rossanne, and their children: daughters Ellie, Kayla, Rhea, and son Harrison. He is also survived by his father, Harry, and his brother Todd, along with his sister-in-law, Jamie, his sister Colleen, along with his brother-in-law Chris and many nieces and nephews. Benji's mother, Paulette, preceded him in death.

In terms of education, Benji graduated from Obion County High School and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Psychology with a minor in Statistics from the University of Tennessee. He began his career at Accenture and steadily rose through the ranks to become a Business Interlock Lead for Demand Strategy and Analytic Project Manager.

Outside of work, Benji spent much of his time reading. A few of his favorite authors included Alexander Dumas, J.R.R. Tolkien and Robert Jordan. A purveyor of dad jokes, he would often be found telling jokes frequently eliciting eyerolls and giggles from his daughters and wife. Benji loved sports including baseball and his beloved New York Yankees. He was a devoted lifelong fan of the University of Tennessee Volunteers, and rarely missed a UT football game. His enthusiasm echoed through the house as he joyfully sang "Rocky Top" when Tennessee scored. Benji was also a prolific lifelong gamer. Amongst the company of his friends, he would lose himself in the exploration of other worlds. Benji's excitement was contagious, as was his witty humor that never failed to draw a laugh from those he interacted with. As a respected member of UDL, the longest-running online gaming community, he has left a lasting mark for over a decade. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his wife and children. He had a unique bond with each of his children. He enjoyed books with Ellie, music with Rhea, games with Kayla and wrestling with Harrison. He even graciously accompanied his wife to various tropical destinations, even though his preference was to always travel North.

Benjamin Dallas Craddock will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his successful career, and his love for gaming, football and reading. He leaves behind a legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories.