Mike was born on April 30, 1941, in Peoria, IL, the son of Robert Forrest "Bob" & Lillian Loretta Smith Cranford. Mike married Linda Ann Newell on July 22, 1961, in Chillicothe, IL
Mike is survived by his wife, Linda, their son, Kendall (Teresa) Cranford; daughter, Crystal & (BJ) Kyle and son, Craig (Amy) Cranford; brother Tim & (Molly) Cranford; sister, Kathleen "Kay" Wilson; grandchildren, Joshua (Kelsey) Kyle, Rachel (Pat) Alger, Natalie (Michael) Lynch, Dereck Cranford, Alaina (Cody) Coulter, Kendra Cranford, Savannah (Adam) Hammerl; and great-grandchildren, Easton, Carolina, Maverick & Lorelei Lynch; Jediahah, Malachi, Delilah, & Ezekiel Coulter; Charlotte, Levi, & Mabel Kyle; Victor & Emersyn Cranford, & Remy, & Rhys Alger;
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Bradley; and one brother, Robert J. Cranford, who died at birth.
Mike was founder & owner of Cranford Plumbing, Inc from 1977 to his retirement in 2002. Mike was active in bass fishing tournaments, Limestone Baseball, Limestone Volunteer Fire Department & Cub Scouts. He and Linda spent their winters with friends at their place at Santa Fe RV Park in Apache Junction, AZ. Mike was a dedicated garden grower each year where they canned many fresh fruits & vegetables and gave away lots to friends & neighbors. He also planted many beautiful flowers and enjoyed sharing these plants with others each year.
Mike was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Peoria, IL and the Gilbert United Methodist Church, Gilbert, AZ.
The family of Mike Cranford is being served by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. There will be no services at this time. You may view the obituary and share condolences and memories at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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