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CHARLES L. CRANFORD III
GREENSBORO — Charles L. Cranford III of Greensboro and Oak Island, died Feb. 19, 2023.
Mr. Cranford was born in Asheboro on June 19, 1935, the son of Charles L. Cranford Jr. and Grace Beddingfield Cranford Moffit.
He graduated from St. Paul High School and received his degree in economics from Guilford College. He had a long career in textiles, starting in the corporate office of Burlington Industries and continuing with Texfi Industries when it was based in Liberty. He was with ICI Fibers when the division was sold to Dupont and was responsible for all the details of closing the office in Greensboro. Immediately after the sale, he joined Sapona Manufacturing Company in Cedar Falls, NC, where he handled sales, new product development, and yarn procurement. He retired in 2001 to Oak Island. He highly valued his contacts and associates in the textile industry. Mr. Cranford was an enthusiastic Carolina sports fan, had a keen interest and knowledge of classic cars, enjoyed traveling with his wife, and loved living at Oak Island, NC. He returned to Greensboro to spend more time with his sons.
Mr. Cranford is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann Ivey Cranford; sons, Charles IV and John, all of Greensboro; and half-brother and sister of Florida, Wallace Cranford and Dr. Margaret (Terry) C. Mishoe.
Memorial contributions may be made to the music fund or the pastor's discretionary fund at Christ United Methodist Church, or to Friends Home West, Greensboro, NC. Hanes-Lineberry on N. Elm Street is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
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HARRIET KANOY
March 5, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. We stayed in your Oak Island House every summer for a week and sometimes more for about 35 yrs. and it seemed like our vacation home. We were so disappointed when you moved there permanently and we had to go elsewhere to rent. We loved Oak Island and continued to go there every year until last year. We have so many wonderful memories of our times spent there and thank you for that. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Harriet Kanoy
Bob Richardson
March 5, 2023
Hi Ann sorry to hear about Charles. Bob Richardson
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