Bro. Earl Craddieth was born July 29, 1970, to the late Earl Coleman and Gussie Mae Craddieth Coleman. God call Earl home on March 14, 2023. He received Christ at an early age at Pentecostal Church. He was a devoted father of four children and grandfather of seventeen grandchildren, also a great grandfather of two children.

He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Gussie M. Craddieth Coleman; one daughter, Terrance Henley; one brother, John Durrah and one sister, Rosie Craddieth.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a beloved wife, Classie Craddieth; three daughters, Shameka (Rana) Owens, Shanta (Matthew) Hill, and Iesha Nickelson all of Columbus, MS; two sisters, Edna (Oliver) Ussery of Steens, MS and Annie (Larry) Mixon of Columbus, MS; three brothers, Jimmy Craddieth, Willie (Magnolia) Durrah, and Sammy (Ann) Lathan all of Columbus, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.