Archie Alendo Cranford

1949 - 2017

Archie Alendo Cranford obituary, 1949-2017, Winston, GA

BORN

1949

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Whitley Garner At Rosehaven Funeral Home

8640 ROSE AVE

Douglasville, Georgia

Archie Cranford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 31, 2017.

Mr. Archie Alendo Cranford, age 68, of Winston, GA passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. He was born February 5, 1949 in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Cranford was a locksmith and owned Archie’s Lock Shop. Archie proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing and working. His favorite pastime however, was spending time with his family.



Preceding him in death is his parents, Thomas and Thelma Cranford as well as brothers Donnie and Tommy Cranford.



He is survived by his wife, Jo Cranford; daughter Linda Foster; grandchildren Tania Curry and Patrick Foster; brothers Eddie Cranford, Richard Cranford and Kenny Cranford; sister Renee Alequin as well as several nieces, nephews and other family members.



The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 from 5 until 8 pm. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 6 pm in the Rosehaven Chapel. Cremation will follow.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Archie’s honor to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, www.stjude.org.



Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com



Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246

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August 1, 2017

Janice and Ricky Beane

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

August 1, 2017

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Kenneth Cranford

August 1, 2017

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Kenneth Cranford

Just thanking God my mother and father for a wonderful brother who did not care about any elements, rain ,sleet,hail, or snow, nor the love of his country - that he would not go to help someone. Love you brother! Kenny

July 31, 2017

I remember Archie in high school, he was a sweet, caring person. So sorry to hear of his passing, Im praying for the family at this difficult time for God's love, comfort and peace.
Jane(Franklin) Bell.

July 31, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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