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Edward Craddock Obituary
GALLIPOLIS — Edward Craddock, 25, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in an automobile accident.
Edward was born on June 28, 1991 in Gallipolis, son of Beth Lynch Craddock who survives. He is also survived by a sister Elisabeth (D.J. Matney) Gardner, of Gallipolis, a half-sister Katarina Hiestand, of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two nephews, Isaiah and Tripp Gardner, one niece Aaryla Gardner, maternal grandparents, Jon and Gaynelle Lynch, of Gallipolis, an Aunt Susan Stephenson, of Gallipolis and an Uncle Michael (Tina) Lynch, of Patriot, his best friend Tuu Ng, of Gallipolis, and several great-aunts,great-uncles and cousins.
Edward was preceded in death by his father Edward George Hiestand, II, and his step-father Ronald Lee Craddock.
He was employed by ResCare in Gallipolis, and was a 2010 graduate of G.A.H.S. He attended church at Fellowship of Faith and St. Louis Catholic Church. Edward enjoyed outdoor activities, skateboarding, zip-lining, traveling, and volunteered at local food pantries and the Gallia County Historical Society.
Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jamie Sisson officiating. His burial will follow in the Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 6-8 p.m. Pallbearers will be Tuu Ng, D.J. Matney, Zharrel Lynch, Michael Lynch, Adam Harrington, Levi Stroop, Nick Pryor and Steve Pryor.
Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.
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Shari Sayre
January 11, 2017
Edward brightened the room when he walked in. I will miss that smile. Edward touched my heart.
katarina hiestand
January 10, 2017
to my wonderful brother that will be missed very much
i love u
katarina hiestand
Jenni Scarberry~Evans
January 9, 2017
Beth,Jon and Gaynelle; words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers!
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