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Jonathan Crandall Obituary

Jonathan "Jon" Crandall, 55, of Valrico, Fla., formerly of Dothan and Macon, Ga., beloved husband, father, brother and friend, departed this life on Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, in his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Jon touched the lives of everyone around him with his easy going and calm demeanor. His favorite pastimes were woodworking and playing golf. He worked for J.C. Penney for 22 years before beginning a career with Verizon.
He is survived by his wife, Selena; two sons, Jon Jr. and Logan; two daughters, Liz and Leah; two brothers, Rick and Bill; and one sister, Leslie Crabtree.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, at Carmel Assembly of God Church in Bonifay, Fla.
He was loved by all who knew him and he will be dearly missed.
Stowers Funeral Home of Brandon, Fla., (813) 689-1211, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest vbook at www.dothaneagle.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dothan Eagle on Nov. 18, 2008.

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Tammy Brown

December 16, 2008

My heart goes out to all for the loss of Jon. Jon was a good man and will be missed greatly. Jon and I worked together at Verizon. He was the "BEST" and "SWEETEST" person ever. After 10 years or more of knowing Jon, I only heard good and positive words toward Jon because he was nothing but "top notch." Jon would light up when he talked about his family. He loved his wife and children with everything in him. Jon was a blessing in life and I will cherish his memories forever. May God be will you during these sad times. Sincerely with my love,

Penny DuRocher-Janes

December 4, 2008

This takes me back about 40 years, if this is the Jonathan Crandall that worked at the Piggly Wiggly on Vineville Ave when he was a young boy. I was just a lil 5 yr old girl that thought the bag boy, named Jonathan Crandall was the nicest guy ever. I was always happy to go to the store with my mom so I could see him. Over the years I have thought about him. He made such a huge impression on such a little girls life by his kindness. May he rest in peace.

Dianne Smith Clark

November 18, 2008

Dear Ricky,
Such fond memories I have of an incredibly close dear family. And I was saddened to see your names listed and realize your loss of Jonathan.

And although you "cry"...as Christians you "Cry with HOPE"....knowing you will see his face again..... These are words from my favorite song by Steven Curtis Chapman "With Hope"....

Good people are remembered as a blessing (Proverbs 10:7).


..with deepest sympathy to the Crandall family from Macon, Georgia..

Peggy "Crandall" Puryear

November 17, 2008

Leslie,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.

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