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Horace KRANK Obituary
He was born in Norfolk, Va., on May 5, 1931, at DePaul Hospital, attended Maury High School, served in the National Guard, and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He married Dorothy Halsey in 1959, and they moved to the Peninsula in July of 1962.
Mr. Krank is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Jennifer Morris and Lori Janezic (Darrell Janezic); his sons, G. Mark Krank and Michael Krank; his grandchildren, Maddie, Caitlin, and Delaney Morris, Ryan and Lexie Krank, Taylor and John Owen Janezic, Bridgette Cornman, Kristina Krank; and great-grandchild, Landon Morris-Davis.
Mr. Krank was a 32nd Degree Life Member of the Masonic Lodge 336 AFAM, Shriner of Khedive Temple of Newport News, and the American Legion, Post 255.
In previous years he enjoyed coaching and attending baseball games. He was former owner of HBK Tires and recently retired. His greatest joy came from traveling and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed camping, fishing and boating with his family. Horace Brooks Krank was an amazing man and a friend to many.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. with burial in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Horace KRANK
May 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to each of you in the loss of your father and husband. As a long-time Beechwood resident, I remember each of you fondly.
Cecilia Newton
Theresa Perecko Duncan
May 27, 2010
Jenny - So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My prayers are for the healing of you and your entire family in this time of sorrow.
Johnny Mintz
May 26, 2010
Mrs.Krank, Mike, Mark and Lori. I was truly heartbroken to hear of the passing of Mr. Krank. Very few times will you ever meet someone in your lifetime that touches your heart. Mr. Krank is one man that was truly an angel and that everything he did in his lifetime turned to gold. He was very "Special" to 20 to 25 young men from 1985-1988. Those were the years of probably one of the BEST baseball teams this area has ever seen. He knew how to settle us down when we got a little angry and fired us up when the going got tough. I will never forget him coming to pick me up at the airport in Cincinnati to play in the Collegiate Summer League World Series. An hour away from the field. He will truly be missed, but he is somewhere up in heaven looking down on us and I want him to know that he was loved by all the people he ever came in contact with. Rest in Peace Mr.Krank. Holla Holla.
May 26, 2010
Dot & family,
I was so sorry to hear of Coach Krank's passing.The world has lost a great man.He left so many good memories for so many.I still live the days of Boop Shute and trying to raise money in a day to get them to Cinncinati for the World Series. What a good time we all had. Every young man on that team and their families admired Horace Krank for what he did for those ball players. I believe he was one of the most respected men in my son's life. Sorry I couldn't get to the service but my heart & prayers go out to each of you. With love Kathy Mintz
May 26, 2010
To the Krank Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have such wonderful childhood memories of growing up next door. Playing kick ball in the back yard climbing trees, lemonaid stands and just plian hanging out with each other. I think I will remember your Dads big smile most, he always made everyone feel so welcome. Please let me know if we can do anything. Love and Prayers, Robin Gray Snapp
Ruth Perecko Barnhardt
May 26, 2010
We are deeply saddened by your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ruth & Mark Barnhardt
Lafayette Harris
May 26, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jimmy Mays
May 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Krank family.
Karen Dugas Pierce
May 26, 2010
Your family has had a special place in the hearts of many, many of us who grew up in the Denbigh area with Jenny, Mike, Lori & Mark. I know this is a terrible loss for all of you and I hope the wonderful memories you have will help sustain you as you grieve for your dad & husband. You are in my prayers & am here for you if you need anything at all.
Love,
Karen
May 25, 2010
To the Krank Family: Our deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you. We loved Krank and will miss him tremendously. He was part of our family. God Bless you all!! Terry's Automotive
Eric and Debra Kortenhoeven
May 25, 2010
To the entire Krank family: We are so sorry to learn of your husband/ father's sudden passing. He always had a smile and a kind word and it is easy to see why he was loved by so many. We will always remember him from the annual Back Creek Drive Oyster-fests. Please know all of you are continually in our thoughts and prayers.
John Toole
May 25, 2010
Mr.Krank was very good to me.I bought tools and tires from him and worked for him.I remember playing tennis with him and thinking Ill be easy on him and he nearly wore me out and im half his age.
To the Krank family you all are in my prayers and I will never forget Mr.Krank
Gary Malarkey
May 25, 2010
To Mrs. Krank and family: please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband and father. I feel the loss too, as he was a former boss of mine and helped sustain me through my last semester of college by allowing me to learn the tire business at HBK Tires and also as my baseball manager of the greatest team I’ve ever played on and may have come through this area, well-known as the Newport News “Boop Shute”. Led by his calm demeanor and that of our fiery coach, Matt Eshelman, they took us to the collegiate summer league World Series where we finished in 4th place in 1987. I was fortunate to have played with and against his sons Mike and Mark and also became good friends with Mike & Lori during our years at Christopher Newport. Mr. Krank was a kind and caring man and someone who’d give you the shirt off his back if you asked. You will be missed! How about one more cheer – “Holla holla holla holla Boop Shute”!
May 25, 2010
To the Krank Family; Please know that you are in my thoughts during this difficult time for you. I have wonderful childhood memories of all of us playing together back in the 60's and Mr. Krank was always such a good friend to my Dad and my uncle. Peace and love to you all,
Mike August
Clarence Hargus
May 25, 2010
My sympathy and prayer go out to the family of Horace. I have asked God to comfort them.
I knew Horace years ago when we both attended Warwick 336. Horace was a true gentleman.
Maria & Jonh West
May 24, 2010
Dot & Family:
Please accept our sincere sympathy for your precious loss. May you find strength during this most difficult time.
May 24, 2010
To the Krank Family:
HBK as he was knowed to me was a great friend and business man. His contribution to Warwick Post 255 will be remembered by many. His devotion to our Baseball Program will be greatly missed. Farewell my comrade in arm you have been called to the Supreme Commander of us all.
Jim Burden, Post Commander James F Draper (Warwick) Post 255
Kim (David) Littlefield
May 23, 2010
Words can't express my heartache when I heard of Krank's (as we called him) passing. I met him when my husband went to work for him years ago. He always had a smile for me and my children and was always good to my husband. He will be greatly missed. To Dorothy and family: be assured that Krank is now in a place where there are no worries or pain. You and the family will be in my prayers.
Linda Van Dyke
May 23, 2010
Jenny:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I really enjoyed talking with him and getting to know him over the last few years at the oyster roasts at your home and the camping trip to Okacroke. He was such a upbeat, joyful man and had a great sense of humor. One can certainly see that he loved his family and definitely all those grandchildren and spending time with them. I am sure you will have very many wonderful memories to help fill the void. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to call! The Van Dyke Family -Linda, John and Madison
Steve Gray
May 23, 2010
To the Krank family; You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of a very wonderful dad, husband, friend and long ago neighbor. I still remember the fishing trips and the boat excursions our families took together. Wonderful memories. We only hope you can also keep those wonderful memories through this difficult time. Please feel free to call upon us in any need that may arise. THE GRAY FAMILY, Steve, Lynn and Chelsea
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