Frank Craddock
Frank Wooters Craddock (1928-2005) was a Pensacola advertising executive who was a principal in the Dodson, Craddock and Born advertising agency.
| Frank Craddock | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1928 |
| Died | November 1, 2005 |
| Spouse | Shirley Louise Penn Craddock |
| Parents | Ike Elbert and Laura Rabb Craddock |
| Children | Frank Craddock, Jr. Mark Craddock Laura Kim Beckett |
Born in Pensacola on September 19, 1928, Craddock attended Pensacola High School and Auburn University's Engineering School. He served as an aviator in the Navy for ten years and was a combat veteran of the Korean War.
In 1960 Craddock helped design the famous Pensacola Beach sign with Patricia Born, and the two joined Pat Dodson's ad agency in 1961. Craddock served as president for 25 years.
Craddock was married to Shirley Louise Penn Craddock, with whom he had three children. His interests included fishing and bird watching.
He died on November 1, 2005 at age 77.
Community involvement
- Pensacola North Rotary Club, charter member and Paul Harris Fellow
- Advertising Federation Silver Medal Award, 1991
- Easter Seal Society, local president and state vice-president, 1968-1974
- Rehabilitation Foundation Board member, 1983-1989
- Rehabilitation Institute Board Member, 1978-1983
- Better Business Bureau Board member, 1987-1991
- St. Christopher's Church Vestry Board member. 1960-1990
References
- "Longtime Pensacola advertiser dies at 77." Pensacola News Journal, November 4, 2005.
- Obituary. Pensacola News Journal, November 6, 2005.