Charles Benjamin Craddock, Jr. “CJ”, age 44, of Ashtabula, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born March 21, 1977 in Mayfield Heights, the son of Charles Benjamin Craddock, Sr. and Sue Dent.
CJ loved reptiles, dogs and fishing. He enjoyed spending time travelling to exotic pet shows nearly every weekend. CJ was a movie fanatic and collector as well; he relaxed by watching and enjoying movies, memorizing lines and remembering his favorite scenes.
He is survived by his daughter, Seirra Craddock; mother and father, Sue Dent and Charles Craddock, Sr.; sister, Crystal (Keith) Soltese; niece, Madison; and nephews, Gatlin, Maddox, and Gabriel. CJ was preceded in death by his grandparents, Violet and Jimmy Craddock; Curtis and Betty Dent; and nephew, Gage Craddock Soltese.
Friends will be received 4-6pm, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison. A Memorial Service will follow immediately at 6pm. Committal will take place at 11am Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson.
The Behm Family Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com