John Rufus Craighead Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to John Rufus Craighead of Martinsville, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. John Rufus left this world on December 6, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Rufus Craighead or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Jasper Craighead and Eliza Jane Preston Craighead; his son Jeri Lynn Craighead; his grandchild Shamus Wade; and his siblings, Barbara Jean Craighead, Thomas Craighead and Bejamin Craighead.
He is survived by: his wife Ada Marie Jones Craighead; his children, Rita Gamble, Patsy Hairston (James), Rufus Craighead, Gary Craighead, Gene Craighead (Louandrea) and Timothy Craighead (Paula); and his siblings, Billy Craighead (Mary) of Penhook, James Craighead of Rocky Mount, Luster Craighead (Marie) of Martinsville, Virginia, Dora Witcher of Glade Hill and Sophie Campbell of Penhook, Virginia. He is also survived by fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and ten great-great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Greater Love Ministries (906 Church St E, Martinsville, VA 24112).
