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Larry Cradic Obituary

Larry Gene Cradic May 24, 2024

KINGSPORT - Larry Gene Cradic, Kingsport, TN, age 73, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 24th. Larry graduated from Church Hill High School and worked at Eastman Chemical Company for 44 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Kingsport. Larry was a wonderful, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was devoted to all his family and will be greatly missed. He loved playing games and walking with Vicki. Later in life, he discovered a love for traveling and experienced much of the world.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Cradic; father, Herman Cradic; and mother, Ethel Lee McLain Cradic.

He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki Harper Cradic; sons Larry Travis Cradic and Nickolas Tanner Cradic and wife Lindsey; stepdaughter Rachel Elizabeth Buchanan; twin brother, Gary Dean Cradic; sisters, Genell Cradic and Fonda Maness; grandchildren, Jesse Cradic and wife Rebekah and Caitlyn Cradic; great-granddaughters, Maddy and Hartlee; step-grandchildren, Joshua and Robert Dean Buchanan; and his puppy, Bear.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 26, 2024 from 2 until 4 pm at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill. A funeral service will follow at 4 pm with Rev. Dr. Marvin Cameron and Rev. Gary Gerhardt officiating with Susan Hoover providing music.

A graveside will follow at Church Hill Memory Gardens with Joel Everett officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

To send condolences to the family please visit www. cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Cradic family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit theĀ Sympathy Store.

Published by The Kingsport Times-News on May 25, 2024.

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JR and Diane Morgan

May 26, 2024

Vicki, JR and I were shocked when we saw you message. We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything, please call.

E. Ann Dykes-Roberts

May 25, 2024

I m so sorry I I worked with Larry ( Mr Cradic ) I called him. for 20 years in coal gas . He was great person to work with.

Sandra Rowe, Limestone

May 25, 2024

Vicki, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain because we know beyond any shadows of doubt that we will all be together some day with Jesus. Just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and especially in my prayers. Sending love and sweet thoughts to you and Connie. I remember you at Connie“s home with
Jane.

Ashley Carter

May 25, 2024

Larry was such a wonderful neighbor. I will miss seeing him walking Bear each morning. Sending love and prayers to Vicki and family. Love the Carters.

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