Bobby Ray Craddock

Rev. Bobby Ray Craddock, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on Saturday July 10, 2021 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dwayne McDaniel and Rev. Billy Manus officiating. The family will see friends one hour prior to the service at 11:00AM and other times at the home. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens with Military Graveside Rites.

Bobby was born in Rockingham County to the late David Craddock and Laila Hamlett Craddock. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a retired minister who enjoyed playing his guitar and mandolin. He was a member of Solid Rock Baptist Church in Eden and loved telling others about Jesus. Along with his parents, Bobby is preceded in death by his brothers, Walter Craddock and David Craddock and sisters, Audrey Green and Margaret Pickrell.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Esther Craddock; daughters, Monicia Willard, Cynthia Parrish and Kimberly D. Gothard (Jerry); seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren and brother, Billy Craddock.

Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Baptist Church, 114 N High Street, Eden, NC 27288.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.wilkersonfuneral.com