Robert L. "Bob" Crane

Robert Crane Obituary

CRANE, ROBERT "BOB" L., 74, passed away July 6, 2008. Born March 5, 1934, Bob was raised in rural Indiana on his family's farm. At 18, he enlisted in the Air Force and continued to serve his country for twenty years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He served in Vietnam where he was part of the 820th Red Horse Squadron. In 1970, Bob was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. After his honorable discharge in 1972, Bob applied the leadership skills he developed in the military to the air conditioning businesses he owned in Miami, Florida. He was well known throughout the industry and retired as president of DeMoss Air Conditioning Company in 1996. He then focused on his family, his friends and his golf game. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Betty; one son, Rodney (Deanne); three daughters, Roxanna (Nicholas), Ann Marie (Bernie) and Debbie (John); two sisters, Donna and Mollie Sue; four brothers, Harold, Charles, Carl and Lenny; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Thursday, July 10 from 4 PM to 6 PM at Stanfill Funeral Home. Interment will be on Friday, July 11 at 1 PM at South Florida VA National Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10016. Stanfill Funeral Home 10545 S Dixie (305)667-2518 Family Owned/Operated www.stanfilfh.com To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald from Jul. 9 to Jul. 10, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Crane

12 Entries

Octavio J Figueroa

March 5, 2022

My condolences to Betty and family for Bobs loss. He was definitely a great men and a good friend. I was his Carrier Air Conditioning Rep for a number of years in Miami until he sold the business. I did not know he had passed away.

george turner

May 1, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Charlen Hill Womack

July 31, 2008

Betty,
It has been many many years but I will always remember you and Bob. I was your suite mate @ University of Miami.I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing. I have always heard how happy that you and Bob were. You and your family are in my prayers.
When you are feeling better I would love to hear from you. Nancy and I have always been in touch so I have always heard about you and Bob.
God bless all of you and may his peace be with you.
With Love
Charlen

Adrienne Brent

July 11, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,

May God's peace be with you and your family during this time. Bob was a wonderful and kind man with a great sense of humor. Thank you for the kindness you showed both Jimmy (Brent) and I. If it wasn't for your company, Jim and I would never have met.

Our thoughts are with you.

Jimmy and Adrienne Brent

Tom Cook

July 10, 2008

Mrs. Crane & family,
I am sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. As you know, you have known me before I was even born! I have so many great memories of Bob, I could go on and on. He was the first person to know I could actually swim…only because he threw me in the pool! Also, after all these years, I still could not beat him in arm wrestling so that I could have the pin ball machine he had. Remember all the great times shared together, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cal Naumann

July 10, 2008

Dear Betty and Family,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. I can remember back to the early '70's when I was hired by Bob and worked with the brothers. As the air turns, so to speak, has kept me informed about Bob. He made an impression on me, as I am sure he did, on those he dealt with over the years. My sympathies are with you.

Terri Hudson

July 9, 2008

Dear Betty
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I hope all your wonderful memories keep you strong thru these tough times.

Jim Bradley

July 9, 2008

Dear Betty & Family,

Becky and I are sorry to about Bob's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Jim & Becky

Kathy Sarmiento

July 9, 2008

Dear Betty,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have received so many calls for you from people whom you've helped, sending their sympathies. Love, Kathy and your SHINE co-volunteers

Rick Garcia

July 9, 2008

Betty and Family

Sadden and shocked to hear of Bob's passing.

Will always remember coming into Demoss A/C and working with one of the most passionate and ethical individuals in the HVAC business who sincerely cared about every customer and the people he worked with.

My condolences to the entire family.

Regards,
Rick Garcia

Dave & Linda Thomas

July 9, 2008

Dear Betty & Family,
We were deeply shocked to hear that Bob passed away. Our hearts are deeply burdened. I am so glad we stopped by on our last trip to Miami to see you.
We will always have a ton of memories of Bob. Dave working for Bob, Bob working for Dave, all the A/C trips together. All the A/C business together, period.
I think Bob and you are part of the reason we turned our sights on Key Largo. Remember all those Friday's we all would rush to the Keys so we could raft our boats together and watch the sun set ?
We have such good memories of you and Bob. I remember in Switzerland when we went on the tour bus rides and Bob would NOT sit by the window. The list goes on and on.
I pray for you and all that loved him.
It is with Sincere Christian Love we send you our deepest regret of his passing.
ALWAYS your friends,
Dave & Linda Thomas
332 Railroad Avenue
Lexington, SC 29072
803 957-4540 Hm
803 957-8600 Dave's Hip..

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