Leo Crandell

Leo Crandell Crossville, TN Leo Crandell, age 96, of Crossville, TN, formerly of Battle Creek, passed away February 17, 2009. Leo was born on March 3, 1912 in Morley, MI. Leo was the last surviving charter member of the Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church. He retired as a machinist in the early 1970s working at both Union Pump and United Steel & Wire. His favorite pastime was reading his bible. Leo is survived by his children: Alberta Murphy, Max (Sue) Crandell, Norm (Cathy) Crandell, Richard Crandell, all of Battle Creek, and Gordon (Donna) Crandell of Crossville, TN; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by Della, his wife of 51 years in 1981 and Ethel, his wife of 24 years in 2006. He was also preceded in death by his children: Neva Crandell, David Crandell, and Geneva, and his grandson: Steven Crandell. A celebration of Leo's life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Garrison Hills Wesleyan Church, Battle Creek. Visitation will be on Saturday at church from 12:00 noon until the time of his service. Burial will be in Battle Creek Memorial Park. Memorials in Leo's name may be directed to the Calhoun Christian School.