John Leslie Craddock's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Franklin, Kentucky

John Leslie Craddock

July 9, 1934 - August 16, 2025 (91 years old)

Franklin, Kentucky

John Leslie Craddock's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Franklin, Kentucky

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbert Funeral Home

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John Leslie Craddock

July 9, 1934 - August 16, 2025 (91 years old)

Franklin, Kentucky

John Leslie Craddock Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Leslie Craddock of Franklin, Kentucky, who passed away on August 16, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Leslie Craddock and Vivian Brooks Craddock; and his brothers-in-law, Tommy Dennard, Jay Atkerson and Roy Reeder.

He is survived by: his wife Peggy Craddock (Long); his sons, Stephen Craddock (Neva) of Acworth, GA and Wesley Craddock (Kelly) of Cave Creek, AZ; his grandchildren, Jason Craddock, Kelly Kelley, Brittany Henderson, Cameron Kelly, Dane Silva and Briana Kicklighter; and his sisters, Caroline Atkerson of Franklin, KY, Rebecca "Becky" Dennard of Franklin, KY, Janice Reeder of Indianapolis, IN and Betty Sue Gardner (Richard) of Hawkinsville, GA. He is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to First Baptist Church, 303 East Cedar Street, Franklin, KY. 42134.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gilbert Funeral Home



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Aug 21

Visitation

First Baptist Church
303 E Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134

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Aug 21

Funeral service

First Baptist Church
303 E Cedar St, Franklin, KY 42134

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Aug 21

Burial

Greenlawn Cemetery
420 Cemetery St, Franklin, KY 42134

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