Henry B. McFadden Jr.

Henry B. McFadden , Jr., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry B. McFadden and Blanche Wells McFadden. In 1988 Henry received the Professional Engineering Certification, which he was very proud of. He was a small business owner in Roanoke for many years and served his country proudly in the United States Navy. He was a man of varied interests and hobbies that kept him very busy. Surviving are his wife, Stephanna McFadden; children, Robert McFadden, Richmond, Gordon Martin and wife, Linda, Salem, Angela Hayth and husband, Lyn, Botetourt, Judy Whitson, Roanoke, Steve Craghead, Waynesboro, Alan Craghead and wife, Rebecca, of Florida; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Ilene Penland and husband, Frank, Richmond, Regena Young and husband, Ken, Midlothian; plus a host of other relatives and his special companion, Jake. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at UVA Cancer Center for all their support and care during this time. The family requests memorials be made in Henry's name to the A.S.P.C.A. or the American Cancer Society. Services will be private. Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.