Pastor Clifford Craddock

Clifford Craddock was born July 4, 1938, to the union of Henry Craddock and Lillie Newton Craddock in Mt. Pleasant, Texas.  He was peacefully called home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. 

He dedicated 18 years of his life to Delta Airlines before retiring and fully committing himself to ministry at Rejoicing Tabernacle COGIC until he was called home by the Lord.

In 1960, he married the love of his life, Mary Craddock, who has since passed away. Together, they had one child, Rickey Craddock. He was also preceded in death by both parents, brothers, Henry Craddock, Jr., Roscoe Craddock, Sr., and James Craddock; sisters, Mattie Taulton, Sallie Brown, and Marie Rosborough.

He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Richard Simmons and Rickey Craddock; grandchildren, Melanie Williams (Ivan), Cleopheus Craddock (Lacie), and Ucari Craddock; three great grandchildren, Payden Jackson, Paige Williams and Calaiya Craddock; two special nieces, Stephanie Craddock (Twinkle) and Ruth Brown; nieces, Glenda Brown, Anetha Wilson (Bobby), Billie Ivory, Lillie Douglas (Charles), Tamara Craddock and Sheena Craddock; nephews, Stephen Craddock, Jerry Craddock, Roscoe Craddock, Jr., Derrick Brown, Eddie Brown (Gwen), Kenneth Brown, Billy Ray Rosborough, and C.E. Rosborough; special great nephew, Kadarius Ross (Nina) and a host of great nieces, great nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. 

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