George Patterson Crandall III

George Patterson Crandall III obituary, Jacksonville, FL

George Patterson Crandall III

George Crandall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schnauss North East Florida Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Nov. 16, 2023.

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George Patterson Crandall III, a loving husband of 48 years, a father of three and Papa to eleven grand-blessings, 72, died November 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born December 8, 1950 in Ridgefield, New Jersey, but was raised at the Choate School in Wallingford, CT by his parents, George Patterson Crandall, Jr. (a teacher and coach there) and his mother Joan DeMott Crandall. After graduating from Choate, he went to Stanford University and was awarded his BA in Psychology, German, and Naval Science in 1973. He later obtained a Master's degree from Jacksonville University in 1981 in English and Education. He was a Naval Flight Officer in the US Navy and retired after 20 years in 1993, after teaching English for three years at the US Naval Academy. He then taught English and Psychology at Episcopal School of Jacksonville from 1993 to 2020, where he also coached the Boys Varsity Soccer team for 10 years and the Track team for 20 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Jackie Ann Ferguson Crandall and his three children's families:
Cameron Patterson Crandall and Aimee Marie Pink Crandall and their children, Caeden Patterson, Charlotte Pink, Callan Ferguson, Ciara Marie, and Cuyler Rose. Carrie Ann (Crandall) McLeod and Michael Garrett McLeod and their children, Alena Ann, Evie Marie, Maddox Michael, and Isla Skye.
Colton Cuyler Crandall and Amanda Joy Hanley and their children, Carter Michael and Lillian Erana.
He also had a sister, Hope Louise Crandall of Eugene, Oregon, and many wonderful nieces and nephews, in-laws, and relatives.
There will be a service at Episcopal School of Jacksonville at a later date.

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Ashleigh Harris, `12

December 12, 2023

Mr. Crandall was one of my favorite teachers during my six years at Episcopal. I had him for AP Language my junior year and I thoroughly enjoyed his class each day. By teaching rhetorical analysis, he taught me how to see the world through lenses that weren´t my own. He encouraged us all to think outside of the box, challenged us, and taught us lessons that would stay with us both in and out of the classroom. Mr. Crandall sparked my interest in psychology and taught that "everyone is right from their perspective." I´ve remembered those words ever since and continue to carry them with me as I am about to graduate with my master´s degree and embark on a career as a psychotherapist. I know that he will be deeply missed by many but his legacy will undoubtedly live on. I express my thoughts and condolences to his family and loved ones. Thank you for everything, Mr. Crandall.

Savannah Wilkerson

December 11, 2023

Mr Crandall is one of those teachers that you never forget. He was my AP Language teacher, and his teachings went beyond English. He taught his students how to read between the lines, how to critically think, and how to reach their greatest potential. His classes were not only educational - they were genuinely FUN. I can still remember his laugh, many years later.
I am now an educator, and I feel fortunate enough to be able to draw upon Mr Crandall´s educational legacy throughout my own practice. He saw potential, and he invested in it.
He never let his students forget about how much he cared for them.
To you, Mr. Crandall. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. His legacy lives on.

Anonymous

December 11, 2023

Mr. Crandall was one of those rare, once-in-a-lifetime teachers. His passion for both teaching and learning was palpable. He had a way of listening to students that made each and every member of the class feel like a holistic person-someone beyond their academic merits or classroom presence. He changed the way I see the world, see others and, most importantly, how I see myself. He impacted so many people and will be dearly missed. My condolences go out to his family.

Tom Walsh

December 2, 2023

I first met George in 2003 on the Track and Field News message boards. I knew him as Marlow, TAFNUT, and Atticus. His love and passion for the sport of track and field was unmatched. In 2022, I was fortunate enough to finally meet George in person at the World Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. I will always remember his great passion for the game of life. My condolences go out to the entire Crandall family!

Nicolas DePeri

December 1, 2023

He was the reason I wanted to get into psychology and do track. He found a way to kickstart the two things I now love most and gave me the opportunity to explore those paths. He didn´t have to let me into AP Psych but he pushed me up the waitlist for whatever reason it may have been and it changed my life forever.

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