Gerald Boone (Boonie) Craddock passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah with his family by his side. He was formerly from Clinton, KY, born February 8, 1932. Gerald served his country for 20 years in the US Navy, serving during the Korean & Vietnam Wars, as well as serving during the Cuban Crisis. He retired as Chief Petty Officer as an aviation electronics technician. After retiring from the service, he returned to Clinton, KY, where he formed & operated Clinton Technical Services for 30 years.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Elaine Craddock, two daughters, Cindy (Greg) Poat of Ledbetter, KY and Jennifer (Michael) Robinson of Milford, Ohio, five grandchildren Matthew and Leah Poat, Kyle, Hayley, Seth Robinson, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby & Rodney Craddock, his son Gerald (Tiger) S. Craddock, and his brother, William Joseph (Billy Joe) Craddock.
Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah are handling the arrangements.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Rock Springs Cemetery in Fulton, KY with Tim Escue officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 1133 Murray Ave., Paducah, KY 42003 or Mercy Regional EMS, 3551 Coleman Road, Paducah, Ky 42001.