Robert Earl Crain

Robert Earl Crain obituary, Temple, TX

Robert Earl Crain

Robert Crain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Branford Dawson Funeral Home Inc. - Temple on Nov. 19, 2024.
Mr. Robert Earl Crain was born February 26, 1958, to Rotan and Lena Mae Crain in Waco, Texas. He accepted the Lord at an early age and joined Greater Bosqueville Baptist Church. Robert attended and graduated from China Spring school district. He worked for Oncor for 37 years and retired back in 2013. Robert married the love of his life Charlotte Brown on June 5, 1987. He was preceded in death are his parents, Rotan and Lena Mae Crain; sisters, Carolyn Johnson, and Irene Crain Bradshaw.
Survivors are his wife, Charlotte Crain of Temple, Texas; one son, Robert (Robbie) Crain Jr. of San Antonio; two sisters, Brenda (Robert) Stevenson and Mary Dimerson all of Waco; three brothers, Rotan (Esther) Crain and Ronald Crain of Waco and James Crain of Dallas; father-in-law, Nathaniel Brown of Rogers; best friend and brother-in-law, Donnis (Cynthia) Dixon; sister and brothers-in-law, Carol Green and Deborah Brown both of Temple, Jacqueline brown, Nathaniel Brown Jr., and David Brown all of Rogers, and Arthur (Lisa) Willis of Holland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Larry Weikel

December 17, 2025

Rest in peace sir...sorry for your loss..!!

Lola Montgomery

November 22, 2024

To the Crain Family , I am so sorry for your loss. The Montgomery family are praying for you for you all.

Shirley Rutledge

November 20, 2024

Condolences to the Family. Praying for healing and strength and comfort and peace during this difficult time!!!

Milton Davis

November 20, 2024

Very sorry to hear of Robert passing. He and I worked together for many years at the power company. I always enjoyed his company. Milton Davis

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