Edward Ryland "Buddy" Becraft
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 21 Jan 1927 - Norfolk, VA 1
Christening:
Death: 19 Nov 2005 - Norfolk, VA 1
Burial: 23 Nov 2005 - Woodland Memorial Gardens, , , VA
Cause of Death:
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Events
• Obituary
Edward (Buddy) Ryland Becraft• Soc Sec Num, 225-28-8351
Born in Norfolk, VA
Departed on Nov. 19, 2005 and resided in Norfolk, VA.
Visitation:Tuesday Nov. 22, 2005
Graveside Service:Wednesday Nov. 23, 2005
Edward "Buddy" Ryland Becraft, 78, formerly of the 3600 block of Cape Henry Ave., died November 19, 2005, in Norfolk, VA.
A native of Norfolk, VA, he was the son of the late Ryland and Rose Becraft. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia B. "Bunny" Becraft; and a brother, George Becraft. He was a retired plasterer and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Sebrell Hunt Club and was an avid golfer.
He is survived by a sister, Mary Becraft Hollowell; a step-daughter, Linda M. Barnhart and husband Kenneth of Clear Spring, MD; a daughter, Janis Becraft; a son, Doug Becraft; grandsons, Duane Duren, USAF and Harold Wayne Etheridge, Jr., other grandsons, granddaughters, nephews and nieces.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2005, in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
• Census, Federal, 1930 in Tanners Creek, Norfolk Co, VA
Ryland Becraft, age 24, 1905, born NC; Rose, age 25, born 1904, wife; George age 4, born 1925, son; Edward, age 0, 1930, son; Elizabeth, age 0, 1930, Daughter.• Military, AAD, 13 Nov 1945 in CP Shanks, Orangeburg, , NY
Army Serial Number: 33866511• Obituary, Hampton Roads, 21 Nov 2005
Name: Becraft, Edward R
Residence: State #33 (Virginia)
Residence: County 129 (Northampton)
Place of Enlistment: 2414 (CP Shanks Orangeburg NY)
Date of Enlistment Day: 13
Date of Enlistment Month: 11
Date of Enlistment Year: 45
Grade: Alpha Designation: PVC# (Private First Class)
Grade: Code 7
Branch: Alpha Designation: NO# (No branch assignment)
Branch: Code: 02
Term of Enlistment:1 (one year enlistment)
Longevity: ###
Source of Army Personnel:6 (Enlisted Man, Philippine Scout or recall to AD of an enlisted man who had been transferred to the ERC )
Nativity: 33 (VA)
Year of Birth: 27
Race and Citizenship: 1 (White, citizen)
Education: 1 (1 year of high school)
Civilian Occupation: 188 (Undefined code)
Marital Status: 2 (Married)
Component of the Army: 1 (Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Card Number: #
Box Number: 0718
Film Reel Number: 1.235
Edward R. Becraft
? 1 of 2 articles found.
? Published: November 21, 2005 in Local section, page B6
? Length: 196 words
Story excerpt: NORFOLK - Edward "Buddy" Ryland Becraft, 78, formerly of the 3600 block of Cape Henry Ave., died Nov. 19, 2005. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Ryland and Rose Becraft. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia B. "Bunny" Becraft and a brother, George Becraft. He was a retired plasterer and had served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Sebrell Hunt Club and was an avid golfer. He is ...
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Parents
Father: Ryland Bracus Becraft
Mother: Rose Loretta Caleo
Spouses and Children
1. *Virginia B "Bunny" Adams
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Douglas Becraft Sr
2. Janice E Becraft
Sources
1. U.S. Government, Social Security Death Index.