Obituary of Thomas Lewis Craighead

Thomas Lewis Craighead, 78 of  Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on Tuesday, September 14, 1943 in Bedford, a son of the late Paul William Craighead and Emma Lewis Ferrell Craighead.  

He was retired from Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics. 

He is survived by his wife, Betty Francisco Craighead; his son, Christopher Williams; his daughter, Cheryl Ann Smith, his granddaughter, Kelsey Craighead; grandson , Ryan Craighead and brother-In-Law, Robert Mitchell Francisco & wife, Nancy.  

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Quaker Baptist Church with Rev. David Timma officiating.  There is no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.