John Joseph Crane

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Charlotte, North Carolina

John Crane Obituary

John Joseph Crane
Mr. Crane, 93, of Charlotte, died Sunday, August 1, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
John co-founded Harris-Crane, Inc. with David Harris in 1952, which became a leading independent commodities broker in the eastern US. Honesty, integrity and caring were hallmarks of his service to customers. A member of the US Army Air Corps during World War II, he served in the China/Burma/India Theater from 1943-1945 and was awarded two bronze stars. An avid golfer, John was a member of Carmel Country Club since 1953 and among his many achievements established the Carmel Pro-AM and assisted in the establishment of a golf scholarship at UNC-Charlotte. Mr. Crane was a founding member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church and was a member of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Petronella Smith Crane, and a son, John Terrence Crane. John leaves a legacy of caring and concern for others that he would want continued by his family and friends.
Mr. Crane is survived by his daughter, Maryangela Morgan and husband, David, of Charlotte; grandchildren, Meredith Ann Morgan of Atlanta, and John David Morgan of Charlotte; and sister, Ann Van Durand of Palm Beach, FL.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered on Thursday, August 5, at 11:00 AM at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Road, with Reverends Ed Sheridan and Richard Hanson, concelebrants. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday following a prayer service at 7:00 PM with Reverend John Allen, presiding.
On behalf of the family, special thanks is given to all of the care providers who helped John live a long and fruitful life and to the Sisters of Mercy whose prayers through the years have been a great comfort to all.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the John J. Crane Golf Scholarship c/o UNC-Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223 or St. Gabriel's Catholic School, 3028 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28211.
Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Aug. 4, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for John Crane

14 Entries

Ed and Katie Reese

August 17, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Ed & Katie Reese

GREG AND jAN HUMBLE

August 6, 2004

Maryangela and David,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You will continue to be in our hearts.

Much Love, Greg and Jan

Mark and Michelle McLauchlan

August 5, 2004

On behalf of the numerous assistant golf professionals that had the pleasure of working at Carmel CC over the many years I say Thank You for touching and shaping all of us into the men and women we are today. I can only smile when I realize the next time we see each other, you will already have the largest tournament and purse in heaven.

God rest your soul.

Mary Artello

August 4, 2004

I met Mr. Crane almost 10 years ago when I started working at Carmel County Club in the golf shop. I admired him from the start with his humor and straight forwardness. He made me feel Carmel was my home. I will always cherish all my memories of him. I will miss him very much. Mary Artello

Richard Galloway

August 4, 2004

John was a true icon in his business field, but most importantly he earned then respect of both his peers and competitors.

Edwin & Debbie Carter

August 4, 2004

It was a true pleasure to work with Mr. Crane. I marveled daily at the wisdom he shared with and dedication he had for his customers. Mr. Crane set an example of God first, others second and yourself last, a lesson in priorities we could all benefit from. He was a true southern gentleman.

May God be with his family as they celebrate his life. I look forward visiting with Mr. Crane in Heaven.

Gail Knowles

August 4, 2004

I have known Mr. Crane for 25 years. When you talked with him, he always brightened up your day. He will be truly missed.

Fred Upton

August 4, 2004

Mr. Crane was truly a Southern gentleman. My business relationship with him was warm, genuine, and rewarding. His hospitality was first-class. I'll always cherish the memories, especially the day our team won the golf match largely due to my 60 ft. chip shot that went in the cup by accident. I've never seen an 80 yr. old man jump so high in the air! We'll miss you, Mr. Crane.

Kelli Weeks

August 4, 2004

John Crane was one of the first people I met in the feed business twenty-one years ago. He was well-respected, kind, funny, charming, and a friend. He will be deeply missed by all and remembered forever.

Jim Harding

August 4, 2004

Condolences from your Friends at The Scoular Company

Rocky Abell

August 4, 2004

One of Agri-businesses Greatest

Patti Leigh Fletcher

August 4, 2004

Mr. Crane was the most genuine person that I have ever known.His positive attitude carried me through many trying times. He was one of those few people who set an example of how the rest of us could choose to veiw the world, open-hearted and acutely positive. I love you dearly, Mr. Crane and will cherish the memories of all the years we spend together. Your old buddy, Patti Leigh

Patricia James

August 4, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor to work for Mr. Crane these past 6 years. He was a wonderful loving and giving man. I will always remember him and greatly miss him. ~The New Girl

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