of Flippin, AR
January 29, 1947 - June 4, 2022
Gary Kenton Cranfill, age 75, of Flippin, Arkansas went to be with the Lord June 4, 2022.
Gary was born January 29, 1947 in Gassville, Arkansas to the late Richard Lee and Agnes (Reed) Cranfill. A graduate of Cotter High School Class of 1966, he went on to proudly serve his country in Vietnam in the United States Army from May 26, 1966 to May 25, 1972 as private E-4, training at Fort Carson, Colorado and also at USAR Control Group in St. Louis, Missouri. He received 3 medals: National Defense medal, Vietnam Service medal with Bronze Service Star and Vietnam Campaign medal, along with extensive training during his time of service. He hauled concrete for 51 1/2 years and finished concrete for over 40 years. People called him ''The Concrete Man''.
He loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family. He would play cards with family, Yahtzee, and watch baseball, football, basketball, wrestling, and Nascar. Jimmy Johnson was his favorite driver. He loved to have time for his friends. He liked picnics at the park
He is survived by his wife Sharon (Owen) Cranfill of the home; four daughters: Woodena Cranfill Mays (Howard), Regina Cranfill, Roberta Cranfill Moser (Tommy), Sharleta Cranfill (Chris); three grandchildren: Kayla Mays (Eric Weidman, fiance), Richard Mays, and Alvin Moser; and two sisters Sharon Shrum and Evelyn (John) Denton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters and brothers Mary Deatherage, Eldon Cranfill, Barbara Cranfill, and Truman Cranfill.
Graveside Service will be 10:30 am Monday. June 13, 2022 at Flippin Cemetery Pavilion in Flippin, Arkansas.
Donations may be made to the Gary Cranfill Funeral Fund, Arvest Bank, PO Box 9, Flippin, AR 72634 or at any Arvest Bank.
Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.
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27 Condolence(s)
Sharleta Cranfill and Regina Cranfill
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Daddy we love and miss you more than words can express. You were the most loving, kindest, bravest and hardworking man we've ever known. You will always be our hero! We are taking comfort knowing that you are with family and friends passed before you.ðŸ™â™¥ï¸
Woodena Mays
Monday, June 13, 2022
Thank you all for your condolences to us all. I miss Dad so much. I am comforted knowing so many cared for my Dad. He was the best. He was always there for his friends and family. I am the same way. You are with us always. I know he is happy to be reunited with family and friends he lost.
Love you so much Dad.
Roy Dillard
Monday, June 13, 2022
I worked with Gary for many years, he was one of the best men I have ever had the privilege to know and work with. He will be missed.
Sharleta, Regina and Sharon Cranfill
Saturday, June 11, 2022
We would like to send out a very heartfelt thank you to all our family, friends and the community for all your condolences, memories and help during this sad time. Thank you to the staff at Roller-Burns for everything y'all have been so kind.
Elsie M. Lowry
Friday, June 10, 2022
I am sorry for the passing of your Dad, Husband and Grampa. I will miss him as well. I know you all are my neighbors but to me you are family/ friends as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. God Bless you and all those who have been affected by Gary's passing. Love to all.
ted hart
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
So sorry for your loss , my heart and prayers are with you at this time .
Frank Fischer
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
I operated the King concrete plant in Flippin walking into it with no experience.
Gary was a tremendous help in providing directions to ANY location in Marion and surrounding counties. He always had a story about the customers that walked in the door and was a good, decent, and pleasant man to be around.
Shrums
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
You will be greatly missed! We love u very much!
Bill & Jodi Elam
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Our deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
Kayla Mays
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
I love you, Grandpa. Words can't describe how much I miss you. I know you're no longer in pain though.
Love forever,
Kayla
Judith R. Bearden
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Sharon--Please accept our deepest sympathy
Larry & Judith Bearden
Presley Stone jr
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss, Gary was one of a kind. Gary treated me like family, was always there for me when other family wasn't. I will always remember the talks we had and time we spent together,love ya dad gene jr
Marie lane and Mary Pangle
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Coyla Hudson
Monday, June 6, 2022
So sorry for your loss. He and Gene poured and finished my carport and did the best job ever! Flippin will miss him. May God grant you peace and comfort during this sad time.
Carol (Micky) Fawcett
Monday, June 6, 2022
So many sweet memories of Gray as he and Ed were card playing buddies....He was such a special friend to Ed during his fight with cancer... He was faithful at checking on him and me and the family... my prayers and love to all of you during this time
Sheila Stone Wrenn
Monday, June 6, 2022
My condolences 🙠Gary was a huge part of my life between concrete with my dad or cards and beers with my mom. He loved my brother as if he was his. We did alot of stuff together fishing. Catching minnows, crawdad catching ect. I celebrated my 21st birthday with Gary at cotter vfw he will be very missed.
Jamie Garner
Monday, June 6, 2022
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna Cranfill Hale
Monday, June 6, 2022
My deepest sympathies go out to Aunt Sharon and the girls during this most difficult time. Uncle Gary was a good man. I have so many fond memories of him, Aunt Sharon, and the girls from the time I can begin to remember and all through my life. There are no words to ease such pain and sorrow. I know that Uncle Gary was welcomed in Heaven with open arms by Daddy, Grandma, and all of our loved ones that have gone before us. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you and give you strength and comfort. Sending love, hugs, and prayers to all of the family 💙
Kathy (Sanders) White
Monday, June 6, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. He was a good man. He used to come to our store almost everyday when we had Sander’s Grocery. He always had a smile on his face.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Phillip&Betty Anglin
Monday, June 6, 2022
Gary never changed from the young man in high school with a smile and greeting for everyone Men like Gary will be greatly missed!
Angela Cranfill Miller
Monday, June 6, 2022
Aunt Sharon and girls, I'm so sorry. May God give each of you strength and comfort to find peace. Uncle Gary was the last Cranfill brother to go home and now he's reunited with them and he'll be watching over each of you. You'll be in my prayers. Love and hugs to all of you.
Velara Crownover Harris
Monday, June 6, 2022
So sorry to hear of Gary's passing.He was my Neighbor for many years in Whiteville,and also Family.My Love and Sympathy to all the Family.Velara,Brad Dilbeck,and Family.
Wendy Wood
Monday, June 6, 2022
Prayers for the family. â¤ï¸
Paula Dillard
Monday, June 6, 2022
My deepest condolences. Gary was a great man and will be very missed.
Lesa Pulliam
Monday, June 6, 2022
Sharon and all the family, I’m so very sorry for our loss. He was a treasured friend and family member. I’m in constant prayer for you all.
Linda Davis
Monday, June 6, 2022
I'm so sorry for your loss, Gary was a good man, like his dad. May God comfort you all in this sad time. Eldon was my brother in law, Linda Jones Davis and family. ðŸ™ðŸ™
Mary Jane Erwin
Monday, June 6, 2022
So very sorry for your loss. Gary was a great guy and will be missed. You have my deepest sympathy. Mary Jane Erwin