Buddy was a devoted husband and father. He was a committed Christian, sure of his personal faith in Christ and always ready to serve in whatever ministry had need. At various times he served in the church as music director, Sunday School teacher, choir member and deacon. He was an avid outdoorsman, always fond of hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine Ray Cranford of Monticello; his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Julia Cranford of Ridgeland, MS; his daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Hal Chamberlain of Alton, IL; a sister, Rovene Harris of California. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Clay Chamberlain, David, Phillip, Benjamin, Bethany, Andrew, John Mark, Anna, Hunter and Heather Cranford.
There will be a short visitation before the funeral service at 10:00 a.m.
Condolences(14)
Joseph Lester McNully
Oro Valley, AZ Saturday, November 26, 2011 Buddy was my classmate and close friend. When they lived in Delaware he and Nadine visited us in New Jersey and we visited them in Wilmington.We are so very sorry for your loss, Nadine.
Lyda McNully Reinheimer
Texarkana, TX Thursday, November 17, 2011 Buddy was a good neighbor, friend and a classmate to one of my brothers. Had not heard from him in years and am glad he lived such a good Christian life He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.Sandra Dupree Campbell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Nadine: Thinking of you and your family.Audrey Young
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 28, 2011 Michelle, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. You have always been so dedicated and gifted, it has alway's been a pleasure to count you as one of my friends. Audrey YoungSam & Lavon Ward
Horatio, AR Monday, June 27, 2011 Nadine, Dennis, Michelle and children, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We hold fond memories of Buddy. He and Nadine made special effort to come to Horatio whenever the family got together. That meant a lot to us. We were always happy to have Buddy stay with us when he didn't want to bring the camper. Sam will miss his hunting stories.He's in a wonderful place now, so long "Captain" till we meet again.
Shirley and Kenneth Stewart
Fayetteville, AR Monday, June 27, 2011 With Deepest Sympathy from the Family of Perlene Cranford Ward.The Sharps
The Stewarts
The Evans
The Wards
Helen & Joe Guenter
, TX Sunday, June 26, 2011 We will keep you in our prayers.With our love,
Helen & Joe
Larry & Dorothy Larson
Paragould, AR Sunday, June 26, 2011 Nadine, our thoughts and prayers are with you and yourfamily.
David and Janette Edwards
Plymouth, MN Wednesday, June 22, 2011 It's a fond, youthful memory of the times I would visit Buddy, Nadine, and the family in their home. Later, it was Buddy who had the patience of teaching me to shoot a bow and arrow for the first time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Nadine. Take care.
David Edwards
Joyce Rawls Raney
Ivan, AR Saturday, June 18, 2011 Its been along time but I remember your familyand what a blessing yal was for Shady Grove Church, so much talent. I know Mr Cranford will surely be missed by all. Take care, my thoughts and prayers are with you.Cary & Debra Marshall
Monticello, AR Saturday, June 18, 2011 Ms. Nadine & Family,We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Buddy. Please know that you are in our prayers. He was such a vibrant person, and always had a smile on his face. We have fond memories of the Pauline days with him. Prayers are going up for you.
Gene Sullivan
Wilmar, AR Saturday, June 18, 2011 Bro. Buddy will be greatly missed. Please accept my prayers.PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 16, 2011 So sorry to hear about Mr. Cranford. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.BOBBY GRIMES
Judsonia, AR Thursday, June 16, 2011 Ms. Nadine, sorry to hear about Bro. Buddy. He was a dear Brother in the Lord and friend. God bless you.Bro.Bobby and Sis. Donna Grimes