Obituary of Raymond Cranor

Coffeyville - Raymond E. Cranor, 96, of Coffeyville, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Windsor Place in Coffeyville. He was born May 13, 1915 on the family farm west of Edna, KS to Arthur and Lula (Cole) Cranor. Raymond grew up and attended school in the Edna area. He married Katherine Alice Regal. Following their marriage they made their home on the family farm near Edna. His wife preceded him in death on March 24, 1988. Raymond attended the Methodist Church. He served on the Trenton School Board, was a member and Past President of the Edna Round-up Club, and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include one son, Arthur Cranor and wife Vickie of Coffeyville; one daughter, Carolyn McClanahan of Houston, TX; one grandson, five granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and one son, Barry Ray Cranor. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Edna United Methodist Church with Rev. Dean Knewtson officiating. Burial will be in the North Edna Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. The family suggests memorials to Edna United Methodist Church; contributions may be left with the funeral home or mailed c/o David W. Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, KS 67337.