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1933 - 2012
 Vernon Lewis Craddock, 78, of Barboursville, WV, passed away peacefully and comfortably on Monday, January 16, 2012, at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House following a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2012, at Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville conducted by Minister George Erwin and Minister Doug Minton and eulogy by Pastor Larry Arbogast and Lay Speaker Denver Stevens. Entombment will be at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, WV. He is survived by his loving wife of seventeen years, Jane (Stowers) Craddock; step-son, Christopher Lane and Jessica and loving grandson Elijah, Huntington, WV; one sister Claudia Craddock Lawrence of Dayton, OH; niece, Mary Ann (Jack) Baylor of Nashville, TN; nephew Joe Vernon (Deanne) Lawrence of Cincinnati, OH. He was born April 28, 1933, a son of the late Claude and Leona Christian Craddock of Huntington, WV. Vernon was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict and was active member of the 320th Squadron and 90th SRW attending yearly Air Force reunions. He was also member of the Main Street Church of Christ, Hurricane, WV. During his lifetime he was entrepreneur of multiple businesses, including but not limited to, Craddock Department Store and shoe stores, and V&S Distributing wholesale jewelry business. In the 60's he served as meat manager traveling the tri-state area for Evans Supermarkets. In addition, he was owner, developer and builder of Linmont properties, homes, townhouses, and apartments. Vernon served several years as Board Member to the Tri-State Homebuilder's Association. His pride and joy was the building and construction of the Linmont Bridge crossing Mud River from Route 60 into Linmont Estates in the early '70s along with his good friend, David Allen Edmunds. Vernon was an avid NASCAR fan of many years attending races and events across and the country with his special cousin and loving friend, Jim Craddock. Jim and his family have always "been there" for Vernon in time of need. He leaves behind a very close and personal "Rusty Wallace" fan, Pam Cremeans with whom he visited daily and a very, very special friend and helper, David Andrew Edmunds and his family. Vernon enjoyed feeding the deer and birds in his back yard and walking and driving his good buddy/dog, Lucky. He loved traveling to Wizard of Oz events throughout the country and became personal friends with several of the original Munchkins in the 1939 movie. Vernon was very active and every morning met and had coffee with his good friends and buddies at Hardee's while they discussed and resolved the world's and community issues and problems. Vernon was loved and honored by many people of many occupations and nationalities including Dr. Meheiar El-Hamdani and wife Dr. Nesreen Benhammed referring to them as his step-son and daughter, along with their four children. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Friday, January 20, at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Street, Huntington, WV 25702 or to Little Victories Animal Shelter, PO Box 247, Barboursville, WV 25504
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There are currently 31 condolences.
Mary Ingles
maryingles68@yahoo.com
Sunday July 6, 2014 at
2:40 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss. I have been searching for Jane and came across this. My prayers to you. Mary Ingles class of 86
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Hank Choe's Family
hchoe123@yahoo.com
Wednesday August 15, 2012 at
5:40 PM
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Memory of Vernon L. Craddock
I just learned Vernon's death. I and my entire are deepl,y express our sincere sympathy to Mr. Vernon Craddock. May family got there at West Verginia in year of 1976, we were there for only a short times, had chance to acquainted with Vernon's family; Sarrah and Vernon thru United Methodist Church in Barsville, WV. We arrived in United States of America from Korea with a great expectation of variety opportunity for us in the future. The reason we came to WV was that Major James Jones who was one of my dearest fried who got killed in airplain crash on his test flight at his military compound. I worked for him while he was stationed in Korea I was Flight operation offer for the Aviation Co. there in Korea. Originally our plan for him and I was he was going to retired from Army and we were both going to some kind of business but all sudden his death, I was left behind alone as an orphan. I did not have anyone I can depend on, I did not know any one else except Jones family. Major Jones himself response our financially till we settled down in United States. I decided to go to the California for finding a job Aviation related job and we arrived Sacramento in year 1977. I want go back a little more story about Mr. Vernon Craddock, while we were there. The weather was terribly cold, windy, with several inches of snow on the ground, at the time we were living 2 bedroom/1 bath 2 story home which was owned by James Jones. It was nothing compare what we had in back of Korea. We had a total of 5 family. One of unforgettable our memory is that Christmas party at Church, they gave a lot of gift including bicyle for my kits and we are invited to Vernon's home, the dishes they had prepared was one of best meal we ever had our in life, warm hospitality Christmas.
If anyone in United Methodist Church in Barboursville, WV. still remembering us, certainly we would like to convey our thanks for given us love while we were there.
Vernon and Sarrah were very helpful, spent many67 pleasant hours with us and offered us many recreation facility to us to enjoined. Pastor John Mason was the pastor for the church.
Sincerely,
Hank Choe's Family
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Darl and Linda Schufeldt
Monday January 23, 2012 at
5:36 PM
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Jane,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We send our prayers and sympathy. May God comfort you with His peace.
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Charity L. Wilcox
Sunday January 22, 2012 at
4:44 PM
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Mr. Craddock will be remembered as a kind and gentle man who helped me in the time of need. I transferred with my job to WV from Ohio in 1988 and was searching for a new home in a safe area. As a single 24 year old African American, I was very concerned about my living arrangements. Somehow, I was led to LinMont Estates. I still remember telling Mr. Craddock I was having trouble finding a new home and was running out of time on my relocation package. Mr. Craddock proclaimed, "I will build you a house!" I was always happy living in LinMont Estates until I transferred to Texas in 1997. My deepest sympathy to the Craddock Family.
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Troy Anthony Meadows
anthonyt0708@yahoo.com
Sunday January 22, 2012 at
10:33 AM
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My deepest sympathy to Jane, Claudia, Maryann and Joe and to the many people that loved my Uncle Vernon. So many fond memories of such a wonderful man. Much Love, Troy
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Rick and Lala Wiley
Saturday January 21, 2012 at
7:38 PM
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Judy Simmons
boocoo1@hotmail.com
Saturday January 21, 2012 at
4:10 PM
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Cecil and I are so sorry for your loss. It seems odd not to see Vernon walking or driving by our house each day. We will remember him in spirit. Le us know if you need anything.
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Karen Owens
storylandmi@aol.com
Friday January 20, 2012 at
7:28 PM
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I will miss you my friend. Jane my love and prayers are with you during this time.
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danny miller
miller214@bellsouth.net
Friday January 20, 2012 at
7:11 PM
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I worked with Vern at the Evans Super Market in the Eastern Heights Center.......he was a fine man and a great meat cutter, he taught me the trade
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Henry and Patty King
Friday January 20, 2012 at
6:35 PM
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Vernon was a dear member of our family for a number of years and we are saddened of his passing. He was always there for each of us when the need arose and those memories we will cherish. Our sincere sympathy to Jane, Claudia, Mary Ann,Joe and family.
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Brenda Maynard-Butler
Friday January 20, 2012 at
4:52 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you Jane in this time of sorrow.
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Larry T Rutherford
Friday January 20, 2012 at
4:46 PM
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Dear Jane & family, we are very saddened to hear about the loss of Vernon. You have our deepest sympathy and our thoughts and prayers are with you. God's Blessings, Lindsey, Larry, Brigitte, Andre', Janell, Michael and Yvonne(Josh)Rutherford
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Chaplain Fred Williams
Friday January 20, 2012 at
2:07 PM
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Janie,
I talked with Vernon just 3 times. One time briefly meeting him, and then 2 other times at HSCC whiie there for the Thanksgiving Dinner. Each of the last 2 times we talked 20 minutes and it was easy for me to see he was so well loved. We had a great time just chatting about life, work, and family and it seemed like he was my friend right off the bat. My heart and prayers go out to you in your loss.
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Louise and Robert "Bucky" Burger
robert-burger@att.net
Friday January 20, 2012 at
11:34 AM
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Jane, So sorry to learn of your husband's passing. Sorry we can't be with you, but out thoughts and prayers will be there. Stop by sometime when you're passing by and we'll give you a big hug. Love, Louise & Bucky Burger
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Roy Bengtson
royben@centurylink.net
Friday January 20, 2012 at
9:34 AM
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Dear Jane, My deep consolances for your loss. I always looked forward to seeing you both at 90th reunions. I hope you will continue to attend.
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Barb Evans
Friday January 20, 2012 at
8:41 AM
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Jane, I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss Vernon's smile and his outfits!! We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Barb Evans and family
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Marla Miller
Friday January 20, 2012 at
7:28 AM
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Jane, My very sincere condolences, Vernon was such a wonderful man, May God Bless you and keep you in this time of need.
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Michele Gervais
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
8:45 PM
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Vernon was like a "grandfather" to me.Many of my childhood memories include him..from teaching me to drive his tractor to letting me drive from the end of his road to his driveway.Too many fun times to mention.He was loved my many and will be missed. Thanks for the memories Vernon!
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John and Jo Longo
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
6:12 PM
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Jane and family,
No words can express your loss, however we will try by saying, please
accept our sympathy.
John and Jo Longo 90th A&E
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Glen Montgomery
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
5:50 PM
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Jane, Sorry to hear of your loss. I got to know you both at the reunions. I treasure those moments. He will be missed.
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Joan F. Murrell Hartzell
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
4:01 PM
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Jane and Vernon's family .... I am
deeply saddened to hear about Vernon. As a hillbilly from Huntington and family in Barboursville and Milton Vernon and I think we are cousins from some line somewhere back there.
I know he will be missed by his family as much as he will by his many friends. Our memories will help thru the coming days.... My thoughts and prayers are with you Jane. Hugs, Jo
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Benefit Wholesale
bwepres@yahoo.com
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
3:30 PM
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Vernon was a good man, and friends to all of us at Benefit. He had a smile everytime he came through the door. He will be missed. RIP
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Lee & Annette LeRoy
lbajleroy@cox.net
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
2:56 PM
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Jane,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We send our condolences and prayers.
Lee & Annette LeRoy
90th ARS
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Colleen F. Myers
cfm33@msn.com
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
1:48 PM
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Janie, my deepest sympathy goes out to you in your loss of Vernon. Though I heard his name from my husband over 50 years ago, I only got to know Vernon in recent years, but cherished him and you as dear friends and feel such a tremendous loss at his passing. May God comfort and strengthen you and time ease your grief.
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Chuck Hale
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
1:23 PM
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Jane,
Vernon was the epitome of a true American Patriot, and I will always remember how dedicated, and supportive he was to the 90TH Strategic Reconnaissance Wing. As you know he and I often had those early morning walks and coffee together at the reunion sites, and those times are etched into my memory. I shall miss him, very much.
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Mike Lykins
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
11:52 AM
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Jane, I'm so sorry to hear of Vernon. He was a great man who's smile could brighten anybody's day. My thoughts, prayers and love is with you at this difficult time.
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Linda Spry-Downey
ozbl1@aol.com
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
11:43 AM
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I'm so sorry to here about Vernon. He will be truely missed by all who got to know him with the OZ Festilval. You are in our prayers.
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Velora Frasher
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
11:33 AM
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Jane I am so sorry for your loss.
We will always remember his kindness to our family. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Velora Frasher & Family
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Tom Robertson
trobertson@e-musa.com
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
10:58 AM
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My deepest sympathy to all of Vernon's family members. I know he will be missed greatly. I never got the chance to meet Vernon face to face, but over the last 10 years we spoke by phone many, many times for business purposes, and on those calls I got the pleasure to learn a great deal about Vernon and his life, both past and present. I know he enjoyed his time here on earth to the fullest, and loved every day with his family , friends, animals, and anyone else he came in contact with. He seemed to be a man that everyone was glad to call friend.
I will miss those conversations, and may he rest in peace forever and ever.
Tom Robertson
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Terri Meadows Handrinos Romberger
terriromberger@gmail.com
Thursday January 19, 2012 at
8:37 AM
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Sadness, upon learning of this loss. Uncle Vernon was one of my favorite people in the world, as well as my father's dear companion for many years. He will be sorely missed, we send sympathy and hugs to Jane, Aunt Claudia, MaryAnn and Joe. Love and Condolences, Terri and Family
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Roger and Charlene Baum
Wednesday January 18, 2012 at
7:01 PM
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Dear Jane,
We are heart broken by the passing of Vern. We will always remember Vern as a gentleman, his constant smile and most of all a friend.
As time passes we will be in tuch by phone.
Love Roger and Charlene Baum
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