Bobby Cranford's Obituary
Mr. Bobby Joe Cranford age 82 of Memphis, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was born on October 28, 1942 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to the late Oliver Alexander Cranford and Anna Lee King.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Cranford.
He is survived by his loving wife Randa of 61 years, one daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Memphis, one son Darren Cranford of Memphis, 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Other survivors include one brother, Mack Cranford of Kentucky and four sisters, Terrie Massey of Strawberry, Arkansas, Beverly Huzar of Charlotte, North Carolina, Sandy Lund of Charlotte, North Carolina and Brenda Labbee of South Carolina
A fun fact about Bobby is that he loved riding dirt bikes, he rode them until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's in his 60's. He was also a member of The Mid-South Carpenters Local #345
In lieu of flowers, the Cranford family request that donations be made to Mid-South Parkinson's Support Group: https://midsouthpdsupport.com/donations in memory Bobby.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Methodist Hospice Residence; 6416 Quince Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38119
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.”
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