Barry was born January 24, 1946, in Hetzel, West Virginia, to the late Ishmael and Hazel (Ferrell) Craddock.
Barry worked as a warehouseman and tow motor operator for Kroger, Boston Distributors, and Great Lakes Cold Storage until his retirement.
Barry enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, bowling, coaching little league baseball, watching the Indians and going to Saturday morning breakfast with his dear friends. Most of all, he cherished spending time with his family.
Barry will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 57 years, Rose, his daughter Tammy (Keith) Sites and son Barry Jr., both of Ravenna. Paw Paw adored his grandchildren: Isaac Craddock, Grace Craddock, and Ella Craddock. He is also survived by his loving sisters: Joan (Roger) Epling, Sandy (Roger) Cox both of West Virginia, Leah (Randall) Tackett of North Carolina, along with many nieces and nephews, and his devoted four legged friend, Ginger.
Friends and family will be received Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with a funeral service officiated by Pastor Jeff Haynes at 12:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Ravenna.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. The family requests any donations be sent in Barry’s name to the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd, Akron, OH 44333.
