Charles "Chuck" Edward Craddock, Jr.
October 18, 1952 - November 02, 2022
Chesterfield, Va
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Charles "Chuck" Edward Craddock, Jr.
October 18, 1952 - November 02, 2022
Chesterfield, Va
Obituary
Craddock, Charles Edward Jr (Chuck), 70, of Chesterfield, Virginia, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and warrior for Christ, reported for his Heavenly assignment on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Craddock, Sr., sister, Melody Craddock Adams and infant daughter, Carrie Elizabeth Craddock. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Katherine Angelique Craddock, his mother, Janet Sprouse Craddock, children, Deirdre Brown (David) and Charles III (Bubba) (Jamie), Chelsie and Christina Craddock, stepsons Joshua (Caitlin) and Zachary (Brandy) Pletcher; siblings Cayce and Tony Craddock, 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Chuck was born and raised in Richmond/Chesterfield. He graduated from Meadowbrook High School where he captained the football team, was selected as All District, All Regional, and All Metro Linebacker, and honored as High School Athlete of the Year in 1971. After attending East Carolina University on a football scholarship, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in Special Forces and the 82nd Airborne and received the Army Combat Medical Badge and U.S. Army Commendation Medal. In 1994, he attended the Billy Graham School of Ministry. Although he was raised in the Baptist Church, Chuck’s life focus was radically changed in the 1980’s when he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. In 1990, Chuck was ordained in the Church of the Nazarene and, shortly thereafter, he founded and pastored Chester Outreach Church. Since January 1, 2017, Chuck has pastored Jahnke Road Baptist Church and was ordained in the Baptist Church on June 11, 2017. In addition, for over three decades, Chuck positively impacted the greater Richmond community through his work in a variety of outreach ministries, including ministering with Prison Fellowship and Good News Jail Ministry, regular ministry at Deep Meadow Correctional Center and the VA Hospital, conducting Sunday services at Chesterfield Square, and teaching Bible classes to local rehabilitation center residents. Chuck taught and led a diverse multi-denominational congregation of men, Man to Men Mentors, which he founded in 2012. In his spare time Chuck enjoyed reading and spending time with family. His life’s passion was to reach the lost with the love and good news of Jesus Christ and to teach, disciple and encourage his brothers and sisters in Christ. He fought the good fight, he finished the race and he kept the faith. The family will receive friends from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd., (Route 10). Following a private interment, a celebration of Chuck’s life and ministry will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Jahnke Road Baptist Church, 6023 Jahnke Road, Richmond, Virginia 23225, with a reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Jahnke Road Baptist Church.
Online condolences at www.morrissett.com
Visitation
- Date & Time: November 11, 2022 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 275-7828
Life Celebration
- Date & Time: November 12, 2022 (12:00 PM)
- Next Service: Reception To Follow In Fellowship Hall
- Venue: Jahnke Road Baptist Church
- Location: 6023 Jahnke Road Richmond, VA 23225 - (Get Directions)
15 responses to Charles "Chuck" Edward Craddock, Jr.
Lowell E. Qualls says:
November 9, 2022
I’m praying for you, Kathy, that the peace of God will fill your heart, and that you’ll be reminded of God’s faithfulness and his love for you. Chuck was a gift from God, given to you. And you’ll see him again!
Tracey James says:
November 9, 2022
Kathy, so very sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers go out to you and the entire family. Peace be with you all.
Gloria Bailey says:
November 9, 2022
Kathy, Janet and the Craddock Family, my heart is breaking for y’all. Chuck was such a Special Man and I am sure God is happy to welcome him home. My thoughts, Prayers and love go with you and I pray God will Bless all your Tomorrow’s. Love, Gloria Bailey
Simon Woon says:
November 10, 2022
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Chuck. He was a awesome Christian role model and he was a hugely kind and gentle man. His memory will always hold a special place in our hearts to those who knew him and he will greatly be missed. He is with Christ now and we will see him again one day in heaven. Lifting you and the family up in prayer and may you find peace and solace in knowing he is in heaven with our Lord.
Sincerely,
Simon & Vickie Woon
Trina Stephens says:
December 21, 2025
I didn’t know we had lost Pastor Craddock until today. I was blessed to meet him only once and that one time was one of the most important and special days of my life, it was the day that he married my husband and myself at Deep Meadows Correctional Center, and on that day he explained that marriages such as ours rarely endured and that it takes true love, faith, and hard work to make it last, and he was right. I had hoped that we would one day get to tell him that we took his words to heart and we are one of his success stories, we’ve made almost 12 years so far, my husband came home in 2016 started a successful business and even though Pastor craddock spoke with me only once, his words affected me and I held them close these last 11 years. He was such a sweet man and he didn’t look down on the guys in prison he truly seemed to care, he had such kind eyes and a beautiful smile. He helped so many people in his life and his loss will forever leave a hole in all whose life he touched.
Thank you Pastor Craddock Rest easy Sir knowing that you made a difference to so many.