TITLE: In memory of William Robert Craddock of Winnsboro.

SUMMARY: In memory of William Robert Craddock of Winnsboro.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help comfort those saddened by the passing of William Robert Craddock of Winnsboro on February 15, 2015, at the age of 70; and WHEREAS, Rob Craddock was born in Winnsboro on February 20, 1944, to Donald Owen and Bobbie Rodgers Craddock; he was married to the love of his life, Betty, for 47 years, and the couple shared in the joy of raising three children, Robin, Amber, and Jarred; and WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Craddock worked as an electrician for Rockwell International until his retirement; he also served as a volunteer firefighter in Winnsboro for many years, until an accident on the way to a fire in 1982 left him with pain and difficulty walking; and WHEREAS, Despite his injury, Mr. Craddock lived his life with optimism and found further strength in his faith and his family; he was a valued member of First United Methodist Church in Winnsboro, and he treasured the time he spent with his loved ones and delighted in watching his grandchildren play sports; and WHEREAS, Although Rob Craddock is deeply missed, his warm and generous nature, good humor, and determination to remain engaged in the world around him will forever be a source of inspiration to all those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Robert Craddock and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his wife, Betty Craddock; to his children, Robin Craddock, Amber Craddock Johnson and her husband, Mike, and Jarred Craddock and his wife, Shannon; to his sister, Julie Reiter, and her husband, Mike; to his sister-in-law, Glenda Presley, and her husband, Wendell; to his grandchildren, Ryan and Reagan Johnson and Owen Eli and Zoe Craddock; to his nephews, Mike and Mark Safford and Mike, Mark, and Mitch Presley; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Rob Craddock. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2055 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 21, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House