John Cranford - Roberson Funeral Home

John Cranford

May 1, 1934 - October 5, 2008

JOHN M. CRANFORD, 74, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at residence
Sunday, October 5, 2008.

He was born May 1, 1934 in Washington, D.C. and moved to North Port, Florida
In 1991 from Bowie, Maryland and then to Port Charlotte in 2002. John was a retired
Data Processing Manager for Kiplinger Washington Editors and a member of St. Antonio
Catholic Church of Port Charlotte. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Survived by his loving family, his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Morris Cranford of Port Charlotte; two daughters, Susan M. (Patrick) Mackey of Bradenton, FL and Teresa (Kevin) Herren of Lusby, MD; a son, Michael (Kelley) Cranford of Middletown, VA;
7 sisters, Marie Chaney of Bridgeville, DE, Delores Drake of St. Leonard, MD, Joan Fittro of Ocala, FL, Barbara Fraser of Lusby, MD, Catherine Dressier of Ocala, FL, Carolyn Drummond of Fort Myers, FL, and Diana Diana of Brandywine, MD; two brothers, Carl Cranford of North Port, FL and Charles Cranford of Boynton Beach, FL; Six grandchildren, Erin Mackey, Elizabeth Cranford, Jennifer Mackey, Benjamin Cranford, Sarah Mackey and Megan Herren; and many nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Cranford, a sister, Mary Brown and two brothers, Joseph and William Cranford.

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JOHN M. CRANFORD, 74, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away at residence Sunday, October 5, 2008. He was born May 1, 1934 in Washington, D.C. and moved to North Port, Florida In 1991 from Bowie, Maryland and then to Port Charlotte in 2002. John was a retired Data Processing Manager for Kiplinger Washington Editors and…

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My Uncle Marvin was a wonderful man and I will miss him very much. To the whole family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you all.

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Praying for you in the days ahead. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear of Marvins death. Cousin, Phil Cranford, Mechanicsville, MD

Mike and family, my most sincerest condolences in the passing of your father. May his soul rest peace

We loved Marvin as a brother and will miss him very much. We wish we could be with you for the funeral Mass, but will be praying for everyone. May he rest in eternal peace with our Lord.

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We have been honored to have known John we have some great memories. maryann you are never alone we'll be here for you alway's You and John raised a wonderful family and won't have to worry about you they'll take good care of you. So glad that you and John moved on nemo and we have become such good friend's Will pray god will give you the strenth you need to get you through the trying times ahead. We love you our thought's are with you and your beautiful family. Mike and Marlene

Elizabeth and family, I am so very sorry for your Papa's passing and my love, thoughts, and prayers, are with you at this time. ~Hugs~

Mike and family- Please accept my family's deepest condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Aunt Mary Ann, I loved Uncle Marvin so much. I can remember that he always made us smile. Know that he is smiling down on us now! Richie and the kids and I are thinking of you and wish we could be with you. God Bless!

We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that even though we are not there with you are thoughts and prayers will be. God be with you. With love, Sylvia (Sheron Cranford) & Bob

Aunt Mary Ann, I will miss Uncle Marvin so very much. I will always remember the good times and keep them close to my heart. To the entire Cranford family - you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love, Marie

So sorry to learn of Marvin's deah please know my thoughts and prayers are with the family. Only wish I could be there with all of you. I remember all of you when you were very young Love you all. Aunt Wilma

Hi Mary Ann and Family - we were all stunned to learn of Marvin's death. I know when I talked to you several weeks back, he was not well, but I had no idea. You are in all of our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be with you at this time, but know that you are surrounded and comforted by your loving childen, their spouses and grandchildren. God bless all of you. All our love and prayers are with you. Gracie, Evelyn and Anne and Family

Mary Ann and family: Our prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bring you through this gently. Marvin will be missed, but long remembered by all of us for his kind, hospitable and loving ways. God Bless.

Teri and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We love you. Vicki and Marc Izzi

Kevin, Teri and Megan, Bill and I have you and your family in your thoughts during this sad time in your lives. We love you.

Dear Mary Ann, My heart goes out to you today, in your time of loss. Your long and committed marriage and loving family have brough great gifts of joy to me and my family through Teri. My Mother and I will have a Mass said in John's honor. JoAn Herren

Dear Mary Ann, We were so saddened to read of the loss of John. But, we have so many great memories. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this sad time. Stan and Sue

Dear Mary Ann and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of John.Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family.Please know if we can do anything, we are here.You will always be our neighber! God Bless Sonny,Linda,Dominic,Santo and Nicolette

Dear Mary Ann We were so very saddened at the news of John's passing. He and Jim have been such great friends and Kiplinger buddies. So many memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless. Much love, Jim and Mary

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.