Henry Lewis Shrader

Henry Lewis Shrader, age 83, of 209 Hill Creek Road, Richlands, VA and formerly of Bluefield, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2009 at a Princeton hospital. Born on March 3, 1926 in Littlesburg, he was a son of the late Dave and Lena Auton Shrader. He had been a resident of Richlands for one year and was a retired mechanic and well driller. Survivors include his wife, Clara Sue Hubbard Shrader of the home; one son, Joseph Shrader and wife Amy of Bluefield; a daughter, Marie Persianni and husband David of Nemours; three grandchildren, Allen Carter and wife Nina of Bluefield, VA and Austin and Nathan Shrader of Bluefield; special nieces and nephews, Emmitt and Terry Hughes and Shelby Dudley; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Friends may call on Friday, May 22, 2009 from 2-3 PM at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell.