James Anthony Craddock

Committal services for James Anthony Craddock 80, of Longview will be 2PM Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens. Mr. Craddock passed away Friday, December 12th 2025. James was born in San Diego, CA on June 7th 1945. A resident of Longview for 55 years, he attended LeTourneau University. He married Lynn Lace Stanford May 1973. He was a plumber for the majority of his career before retirement from the City of Longview as a building inspector for 16 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Pauline Craddock of Longview and an infant son Jannsen. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Lynn Lace "Lacy" Craddock, sons Anthony Farris Craddock and wife Amy Moum of Columbia, MO, Andrew Craddock of Longview, TX. He was very proud of his grandchildren Kara Craddock and Ayden Craddock of Longview and Aury Craddock of Columbia, MO. A heartfelt thank you to Kindful Health Hospice especially Brittany, Loretta, Cami, John, Ryan, Tessa, Tareese and Chaplain Mitch.