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Craig Reeder Obituary
Craig L. Reeder, 60, of Wilmington, lost his battle with cancer at home under the care of Community Care Hospice.
Craig was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee on December 15, 1957, the son of Cornelius and Mary Lou Vincent Reeder. Craig was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, and uncle.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Kate" Reeder; two sons, Jason Reeder and Christopher "Taz" Reeder; three grandsons, Gabriel Reeder, Azriel Reeder, and Britton Reeder; foster parents, Thomas Applegate and Carolyn Applegate; brothers, Cornelius Reeder, Jr., Cleophus Reeder, Duane Reeder, Roland Reeder, David Gadson, Esco Reeder, and Walter Reeder; sisters, Joy Reeder and Tracy Reeder; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of friends.
Craig is preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Reeder; mother, Mary Lou Reeder; sister, Viola Reeder; and brother, Richard Reeder.
Condolences may be made to the family at Quinn Chapel AME Church, 50 N. Lincoln St., Wilmington, between noon and 1 p.m. Thursday, August 23 with a memorial service beginning at 1 p.m. Rev. Irwin McIntosh will officiate. Repast will immediately follow the service.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Springfield Friends Cemetery.
Brown Funeral Home is assisting the family. For more information or to sign the online register, please visit www.arehart-brown.com or see the Facebook page, Brown Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Reeder
August 27, 2018
Sending my condolences to your family. May prayer be a great comfort to you during this time.
1 Thessalonians 5:17
Sean Reeder
August 23, 2018
Keeping you in prayer. Uncle Craig will be truly missed.
Jacalyn Wilkerson
August 23, 2018
Sending my condolences to all the loved ones rest easy Craig !
Julia Stanforth
August 22, 2018
Truly saddened by this news. I worked with Craig at UASI and he made sure I laughed in some way shape or form on the daily. May he RIP and may his family find comfort in his peace.
Luwanna Allen
August 22, 2018
Although it has been many years since I worked with Craig, I remember his positive attitude and his beautiful smile. I am terribly sorry to hear of his passing and sadden by your loss.
Shane Crowe
August 22, 2018
Deeply saddened to learn of Craig's passing. I had the pleasure of working alongside Craig for many years. Although career paths took us in different directions, I have many fond memories of that time together. Craig had something to say about everything, and usually ended in laughter.
Craig cared deeply for those around him, I'm sure that was reciprocated
All the best to the Reeder family!
August 21, 2018
Virginia, So sorry for your loss. I was not aware of Craig's illness. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Beverly
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