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Joseph "Patrick" Cranshaw Sr.

1919 - 2005

BORN

1919

DIED

2005

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Joseph Cranshaw Obituary

Joseph "Patrick" Cranshaw Sr., the local character actor, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005.

Memorial service: 2 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church of Fort Worth, 612 Throckmorton, in downtown Fort Worth.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the American Heart Association; the American Lung Association; or the American Cancer Society. If desired, flowers may be sent to Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107.

Patrick appeared in many movies including parts in "Nothing to Lose," was "Blue" in "Old School," Sheriff Bob in three "Air Bud" movies, "Best In Show," and most recently appeared in "Herbie Fully Loaded," along with many TV roles and commercials which spanned a career of over 50 years as a professional actor.

Survivors: He is survived by his sister, Billie Vi Gillespie; children, Jan Ragland, Joe Cranshaw and Beverly Trautschold; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren, all living in the local area.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Dec. 31, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Cranshaw

27 Entries

Julie Hoffman-Lowry

December 26, 2006

I met Pat as a child in Los Angeles in the 70s. He was one of the most fun people my parents knew, and he always took the time to visit with me, and speak to me as an adult. What a special man. I can only imagine what a great loss to his family, let alone the many who adored him as a friend and familiar face on tv and in the movies. Something special is lost forever! Love to you and your family, Pat!

Jim Banks

March 29, 2006

Pat was a great neighbor. Very quite and unpretentious. I was sad when he moved even though it was only a few miles away.

Scott Mann

February 10, 2006

I can't believe I just heard about Patrick's passing?

He was truly one of my favorite old timers that I had ever met when I attended the Harbor on 5th St.We had lunch a few times after meetings and I was honored to of known him.I will see him at the BIG meeting in the sky.Love to the family and my condolensces!Scott Mann

Diane Scott

January 5, 2006

Billie Vi, I am so sorry about your

dear brother. I know how much you loved him.

DeeDee Martin Scott

Jan, from all your friends at Imap Transportation, our sincerest sympathies. We know how dear your Dad was to you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tamara, Jeff, Deborah, Ron, Ilona,

Keith, Dana and Diane

January Parnell

January 4, 2006

My family misses you very much. You were a very good actor. You are a very nice person too. Your family is very lucky to have someone like you.

~ We will miss you Patrick ~

Leo & Lorrie Palitti

January 3, 2006

We had the honor of knowing Patrick over the last couple of years, what a gem of a man. We will miss him dearly. Gone from this life but never forgotten, for he will always be in our heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Suzie N.

January 3, 2006

Pat will be greatly missed at our meetings, he was a good friend for 15 years.

Bonnie Holmes

January 3, 2006

What a charming man and a loss to our community. I met Pat while I owned the Four Star Coffee Bar and it always made my day when he came in and joked with us. When the tornado hit there was a message on my home voice mail (how did he get my number??) wanting to be sure that Four Star and I were OK. What a guy...he will be greatly missed!! My prayers are with his family.

Terry V

January 3, 2006

I will miss seeing him Sundays on 5th street. I loved the way he would always hug me and talk to me, even though he was famous and I'm not. I loved his humor, his kindness, the twinkle in his eyes. My heart goes out to the family.

L Lee

January 2, 2006

You made me laugh until I cried. My prayers are with the family.

YOUR MY BOY BLUE!!!

John Mozingo

January 2, 2006

Patrick was my friend who always smiled and shook my hand when I saw him off 5th Street. I saw Patrick just 5 days ago and was surprised to see the news this morning about his passing. He is with god now. Patrick's sense of humor always stood out. I will think of him for a long time.

Amy Garland

January 1, 2006

I will miss seeing you at the movies.

B. Schultz

January 1, 2006

Joe,my prayers are with you and your sisters.So sorry for the loss of your Father.

Mary Pat Hoffman

January 1, 2006

I met Pat in the early '70s and when I did, I instantly knew I'd met someone special. As so many have written, he always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Everyone I knew loved him and with good reason. He was a dear and kind man.

My condolences to Pat's family.

Rose Pearson

January 1, 2006

Bill & I admired Pat's talents and were inspired by his love for live theatre. Pat continued to be a subscriber/contributor to Circle Theatre even though he spent the majority of his time in LA. Whenever he was in town he would come to shows and call with ideas about new plays we might produce.

We'll miss his talent, kindness and support, but he remains with us in spirit and always will.

Ann George

January 1, 2006

I would like the family to know how much I thought of Patrick. He had a twinkle in his eye that made everyone he met love him. He will

be missed.

Joe and Ann (Wallace) George

JANICE MILLER

January 1, 2006

my prayers to the family

Bill M

January 1, 2006

While I knew Pat only briefly in this life, his humility and grace will be with me forever. It was an honor to put my arm around him and call him friend.

Carole Ritchie

December 31, 2005

I loved your smile Patrick. You always made me feel happy. When I saw you in Fort Worth, it was natural to give you a "big hug".

I will miss you.

Craig Martin

December 31, 2005

Bye Blue, you made me laugh hystericaly in Old School. You're a one in a million.

YOU'RE MY BOY BLUE!!!!

All we are is dust in the wind

Bob Roberson

December 31, 2005

Pat will be missed by all of us. His example of a good life well lived will be everlasting.

Nick Ruiz

December 31, 2005

You're my boy Blue

Norris Wilkinson

December 31, 2005

I was Mr Cranshaw's mailman for

awhile on Locke street in Fort Worth. He was a very nice and friendly man. I will miss him very much. I always enjoyed his work in the tv shows and movies I saw him in.

Steve Wilson

December 31, 2005

Pat's humor and smiling face will be truly missed by all his friends. A great inspiration to many people.

Kyle Underhill

December 31, 2005

Patrick was one of the most humorous

characters I have ever known. He could

just sit there with that twinkle in his eye

and be funny without saying anything.

My life and the people I

talk to about Patrick has been inhanced

by knowing him these past few years.

karen f

December 31, 2005

Bye Blue. You made me laugh and that is what life is all about.

David Supercinski

December 31, 2005

This man was kind and helpful and could always cheer or encourage me when I needed it. Patrick is in a great place now. My condolences to his children.

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