of Bee Branch, AR
March 25, 1925 - December 29, 2016
Noal Franklin Cranford, 91, of Bee Branch, Arkansas was born in Pine Snag, Arkansas on March 25, 1925 to the late Joseph and Lula Cranford and passed from this life on December 29, 2016 at his home. Mr. Cranford was a farmer, coal miner, oil field worker and dairy farm owner. He served his country with honor during World War II.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two beloved sons.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Lou, of the home, two daughters, Norma Wood (Glen) of Pleasant Plains, Arkansas and Carol Francis of Dardanelle, Arkansas, two step-sons; Jerry Murphy (Tammy) of Searcy, Arkansas and James Murphy of Oklahoma, one step-daughter, Joan Burch (David) of Lynn, Arkansas, seven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, five step-great grandchildren, one brother, Arthur Cranford (Ann) of Greenbrier, Arkansas, one sister, Edith Rounsavall of Athens, Texas, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Funeral home with burial following at Halbrook Cemetery in Center Ridge.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas.
Mary, I am saddened by the death of your dear husband, Noel. I send deepest condolence to you and yours family. I cherished his friendship, as I do yours. My thoughts and prayers are, and will continue to be with you during your difficult days ahead.
My Love and sympathy,
Cloetta Hutto