Background
Craddock, James Richard was born on October 7, 1921 in Chatham, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Irvin and Elna May (Cox) Craddock.
Craddock, James Richard was born on October 7, 1921 in Chatham, Virginia, United States. Son of Richard Irvin and Elna May (Cox) Craddock.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1942. Bachelor's Degree in Theology, Lexington Theological Seminary, Kentucky, 1951. Doctor of Ministry, Eden Theological Seminary, Webster Groves, Missouri, 1973.
Aero. engineer, G.L. Martin Company, Baltimore, 1945-1948; mechanic engineer, Aberdeen (Maryland.) Proving Grounds, 1948; minister, Christian Church, Willisburg, Kentucky, 1948-1951; minister, First Christian Church, Richmond, Missouri, 1951-1957; minister, Center Christian Church, Granite City, Illinois, 1957-1970; minister, First Christian Church, Centralia, Illinois, 1970-1974; minister, Augusta Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1975-1986; president, Greater Indianapolis Disciples Housing, Inc., 1985-1986; marketing counselor, Robin Run Village, Indianapolis, since 1987. Board directors Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1980-1984.
Board directors Lenoir Home, Columbia, Missouri, 1969-1973, Greater Indianapolis Disc. Housing Board, 1980-1984, National Benefit Association, St. Louis, 1986. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1942-1945.
Member American Association Pastoral Counselors, Association Clinical Pastoral Education Lodges: Kiwanis, Optimists, Masons, Shriners.
Married Frances Smith, August 20, 1943. 1 child, Lynn Josephine.