Kenneth Wayne Craddock

October 10, 1945 - December 30, 2023

Long time Denton resident Kenneth Whayne Craddock passed away December 30, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on October 10, 1945.

His education started with N.T. Laboratory School, was a 1964 graduate of Denton High School, followed by four years in the U.S. Navy as a Communication Yeoman 2nd Class. He then wed Linda LaPlume on November 13, 1982.

Ken found his career with Jostin's as a jeweler. He was proud of several designs for Super Bowl rings. He worked there for 43 years. His hobbies were as an amateur paleontologist, finding many rare fossils in Denton County and North Texas, especially in Archer County. He also loved photography.

Graveside services are at 2:00 PM at I.O.O.F. Cemetery January 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife Linda, brother Bill, brother-in-law Rick, and niece Crystal.