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     His Social Security Number was 225-78-1369.¹² Nathan Charles Craighead was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,9 He was born on December 22, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{2,12,4,8,9,10} He married Rita Sue Philpot on May 21, 1973 at Nueces Co., Texas.^6,7 Nathan Charles Craighead and Rita Sue Philpot were divorced on July 6, 1987 at Nueces Co., Texas.⁷ Nathan Charles Craighead married Catherine Elaine Tucker on June 17, 1989 at Franklin Co., Virginia.⁴ Nathan Charles Craighead died on January 7, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 55.^12,3,5,9,10 He Nathan Charles Craighead, 55, of Boones Mill, quietly took the hand of his precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Nathan served in the United States Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas and was a Deacon at Boones Mill Baptist Church. A special thanks to Steel Dynamics formerly Roanoke Electric Steel where Nathan was employed for their support during his illness. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his garage, having all the boys over and he especially loved helping his neighbors. He was preceded in death by his father, Willard T. (Bill) Craighead of Boones Mill. Along with his wife, Catherine T. Craighead and mother, Virginia Craighead, Nathan is survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Blake Webb, Boones Mill, Brian and Jennifer Craighead; his granddaughter, Brianna Craighead, all of Fisher, Texas; one brother and sister-in-law, Willard (Mulie) and Lucia Craighead, Salem; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Patrick Loop, Teresa and Michael King, Sharon and Darren Frango and Tommy Tucker; nieces, Elizabeth, Barbie Jo, Angie, Bridget and Ashley; nephew, Cody, all of Virginia. He also survived by his Godson, Tevin, a very special boy who called him Pa Pa Nat; his Goddaughter, Aliveya. Nathan will be laid to rest in the Chapel of Devotion Mausoleum at Mountain View Memorial Park. on January 9, 2007.⁵

     Lucia Ann Deeds Lucia Ann Craighead, Aug 17, 1950 - May 8, 2025. Lucia Deeds Craighead, age 74, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and compassion. Born on August 17, 1950, Lucia was a lifelong educator and devoted animal lover who touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. Known affectionately as Mama, Queenie, and Pete by all who loved her, she radiated warmth, kindness, and wisdom in everything she did. Lucia earned her teaching license from Roanoke College and spent 32 wonderful years inspiring young minds at East Salem Elementary. Teaching was more than a profession; it was her true calling. She lovingly referred to all her former students as “her kids,” and even after retirement, she continued to share her passion for education by supporting her daughter Elizabeth in the classroom. Her love for animals, especially dogs, was unmatched. Their companionship brought her endless comfort and joy throughout her life. Her nurturing spirit, quick wit, and unwavering love will be missed more than words can express. Lucia was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Dennis Deeds, her beloved “favorite cousins” Melvin and Jo Crowder, and Winsor St. Clair, as well as many cherished fur babies. She is survived by her loving husband, Willard “Mulie” Craighead; her devoted daughter, Elizabeth, and son-in-law, Casey; her cherished dog, Katie; her bird, Squeaky; and her treasured granddogs, Alice and Hazel. Lucia is also lovingly remembered by countless “favorite cousins” and dear friends who held her close to their hearts. Lucia will be remembered always for the love she gave, the lessons she taught, and the joy she brought into the lives of so many. Graveside services will be conducted at Sherwood Memorial Park.³ She was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ She was born on August 17, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 As of September 1, 1973,her married name was Craighead.¹ She married Willard Lee Craighead, son of Willard Tasker "Bill" Craighead and Virginia Hill Guilliams, on September 1, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Lucia Ann Deeds died on May 8, 2025 at Virginia at age 74.³

     Rita Sue Philpot was buried at Cranes Mill Cemetery, Startzville, Comal Co., Texas.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 449-92-2858.⁵ She was born on December 14, 1949 at Corpus Christi, Nueces Co., Texas.^2,5,3 As of May 21, 1973,her married name was Craighead.¹ She married Nathan Charles Craighead, son of Willard Tasker "Bill" Craighead and Virginia Hill Guilliams, on May 21, 1973 at Nueces Co., Texas.^1,6 Rita Sue Philpot and Nathan Charles Craighead were divorced on July 6, 1987 at Nueces Co., Texas.⁶ Rita Sue Philpot died on February 6, 2002 at Comal Co., Texas, at age 52.⁵