Lanny Lee Cranford
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Lanny Cranford Obituary
Lanny Lee Cranford, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Lanny was born June 10, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Charlie Lee Cranford and the late Velma Cranford.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry and Robert Daniel Cranford; and daughter, Donna Forsythe.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. A graveside service will be on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Palestine Cemetery in Albemarle officiated by Rev. Carroll Flack.
Lanny was a wonderful husband father, and paw-paw. He was a lifetime member of Palestine Church for 47 years where he was dedicated to teaching the word of God and living it. He loved his church and would spend many a day caring of its yard maintenance. Lanny enjoyed playing softball for the church and was a Boston Celtics, Boston Red Socks and Carolina Basketball fan. He also enjoyed watching birds at his numerous bird feeders. But Lanny's most cherished memories were all the times that he got to spend with his family.
Survivors include wife, Nancy Cranford; son Chris Cranford; daughter, Kathy (Doug) Blalock; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Doug (Debbie) Cranford; sister, Jane D. (Don) Smith.
Donations may be made to Palestine Community Church of Albemarle NC.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Cranford family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
522 N 2nd St., Albemarle, NC 28001
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