Cecil Clifford Cradic

Cecil C. Cradic, 97, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Fort Smith. He was born to James and Lorena “Rena” in Piedmont, Missouri. Cecil served in the US Navy as a minesweeper during World War II. Once he returned home, he worked as a machinist at Hydro-Line in Loves Park, Illinois. He was a member of Assembly of God Church. He will be missed by his wife, Gloria; sons, Dave (Vicki) of Loves Park, Illinois and Ron (Colleen) of Dayton, Tennessee; daughter, Barb Hedrick of Roscoe, Illinois; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren along with other extended family and friends. A memorial service with military honors will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, March 23 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements are under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood, Arkansas.