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William Cridlin Obituary
A member of the Virginia Tech civil engineering class of 1969, Greg went to work at Newport News Shipbuilding the day after graduation. In addition to his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, Mr. Cridlin earned a M.B.A. from the College of William and Mary in 1971 and an A.M.P. from Harvard University's Business School in 1990.
He held a number of positions within the operation of the company and retired as Vice President of Submarine Programs. He was a member of various civil and professional organizations, and he maintained an active role as a proud Virginia Tech alumnus.
In addition to his wife , he is survived by two children, William G. Cridlin III and his wife, Robyn of Mechanicsville, VA. and Marion Cridlin Wheeler and her husband, Jason of Bozeman, MT, five grandchildren, Anna Cridlin, William K. Cridlin, Adelaide Wheeler, Emerson Wheeler and Wren Wheeler. Greg is also survived by two brothers, Chiles Cridlin of Chester, VA and Larry Cridlin of Mechanicsville, VA and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a third brother, Alvin Cridlin of Petersburg, VA.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Cape Charles Cemetery with Rector Vernon Murray officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cape Charles Rescue Service, P.O. Box 3009, Cheriton, VA 23316.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements made by Wilkins-Doughty Funeral Home in Cape Charles, Virginia.
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Jim Palmer
July 19, 2023
It was impossible not to like Greg. In the 1990´s he and I were Vice Presidents of Newport News Shipbuilding, and he was one of my best friends there. I recall all the imagination and effort he put into developing commercial ship construction and overhaul work, as an addition to our predominantly Navy ships. All the time with a smile on his face. I moved away from Virginia after I retired from the shipyard in 1998, and lost contact with Greg over these many years since. I am so sorry to learn of his death now. I know he will be missed.
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