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The Rev. Dr. James Bernard "J.B." Crandol Sr.

James Crandol Obituary

The Rev. Dr. James Bernard "J.B." Crandol Sr. was born on May 28, 1928 to the late William L. and Hattie Moore Crandol in Pactolus. He transcended from this temporary life to a heavenly place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006 in Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville. The funeral service will be conducted on Friday at noon at Sycamore Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1001 Hooker Rd., Greenville with the Rev. Dr. C.B. Gray, Pastor, officiating. Dr. Crandol was educated in the public schools of Pitt County. Upon graduation he attended Shaw University in Raleigh. In 1988 he received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from The Shaw University Divinity School. He accepted Christ at a very early age at the Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Washington, N.C. He accepted his calling to the Ministry in 1948 and continued for 58 years. For several years he shepherded Pilot Missionary Baptist Church, Zebulon and Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Pactolus. He most recently pastored at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Arapahoe until his retirement in November, 2005 after 53 years of service. He continued as pastor of the Moore's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Bonnerton, until God called him home. He had been dedicated in working with numerous organizations in the church. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge Star of the East Lodge #233 of Pactolus. His service will greatly be missed. His love and passion for people was evident in his ministry. Dr. James Bernard Crandol Sr., affectionately called "Sweetenboy," leaves a legacy of love to his loving, devoted wife, Reatha, of 57 precious years; six devoted daughters, Renee Atkins and husband, James, of Stamford, Conn., Carlnetta Wiggins of the home, Loretta Cofield and husband, William, of Pactolus, Bonita Stephenson and husband, Joseph, of Burlington, Monique Crandol of Greenville, Joan Jones and husband, Jerome, of Pactolus; four dedicated sons, James Bernard Jr. of Bessemer, Ala., David and wife, Betty, of Raleigh, Ronnie and wife, Phyllis, of Pactolus, Tobias and wife, Teresa, of Pactolus; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Daniel Crandol of Tarboro; four sisters, Mary Perkins of Tarboro, Ruth Glover and husband, James, of Tarboro, Naomi Moore of Greenville, and Joan Smith and husband, Jimmie, of Greenville; an uncle, John Henry Fleming of Pactolus; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held Thursday from 4-6 p.m. at Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Washington. The family will receive friends there from 6-8 p.m. and at other times at the home. Arrangements entrusted to Dickens Funeral Home, Tarboro.

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Nov. 1, 2006.

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Donald Battle

November 19, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My throughts and prayers are with you and may God continue to look over and bless such a wonderful family in times of grief.

Teresa Dozier

November 14, 2006

Dear Renee and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear father. I will keep you in prayer. God Bless

Joan Crandol Jones

November 9, 2006

The family of the late Rev. James Bernard Crandol, Sr. deeply appreciates your kind expression of sympathy in their great loss. Your thoughts and efforts were greatly appreciated. The Crandol Family finds healing in God's tender embrace, and in knowing others remembered and cared. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers. Sincerly The Crandol Family

Bonnie Murchison

November 8, 2006

I would like to give you my deepest sympathy to the Crandol Family from your neice Bonnie Murchison

Sandra Renee Murchison-Barber

November 8, 2006

uncle Ronnie and aunt Phyllis,

I am sorry that I wasn't able to make it to the Funeral but I will like to express my deepest sympathy too all of you.

Love always,

Renee and William

Phyllis Sherrod

November 6, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Felice Streeter

November 6, 2006

To David Crandoll and family. I want you to know I was sadden to hear of your loss. I do know that your father has gone to a much better place where there is no pain or suffering. May this help to comfort you during this time.

Sheila Battle Joyner

November 6, 2006

Family, My continued prayers are with you. May God continue to bless mightly.

joshua murchison

November 6, 2006

to my uncle Ronnie & aunt Phyllis & cousin sorry to hear about the passing of your father & grandfather I was out of the country and could't make it home to be with you all, just want the family know that you all have my deepest condolences, love Joshua

Yvonne Rodgers Hubbard

November 4, 2006

Renee,
I will keep you and your family in my prays during you time of sorrow. May the God continue to bless you and your family.
Yvonne Rodgers Hubbard
Bangkok, Thailand

Janice Hardy-Howard

November 3, 2006

To Carlnetta and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will cradle you in His loving arms at this time.

Sheila Wimbush

November 2, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Theresa Mckoy

November 2, 2006

I'm very sorry to hear that another good stong loving man have gone to glory. May you remember him and contine what he have left for you.

Kenneth Hammond

November 1, 2006

Our prayers are with you during your time of bereavement.

Pastor Ken Hammond
Union Baptist Church
Durham, NC

Derrick McMillan

November 1, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers will countinue to be with you!

Rev. Willie Langley

November 1, 2006

A Heavenly Peom for the family
Heaven
Silence swept across the room
as death closed the door.

Shhh! They're not here anymore.
They've gone to a better place where
whom you and I would love to share.

A place where the sun shines forever.
Its never hot not cold, so you wouldn't need to bring a sweater.

All you need is you wings and your angel to guide the way. But don't forget to put a clean soul on the slate.

And when you reach there, sing praises unto his name, for he has prepared us a place for whom no one should be ashamed.

We're sorry for your lost but beleive Dr. Crandol has made a good journey and being rewarded now. Feel free to call on the family for any needs.

Virginia (Gent) Fleming Ward

November 1, 2006

To the Crandol Family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of "Sweetenboy" Our thoughts and our prayers are with you all at this time. Gent and Family

Sonya Clemons

November 1, 2006

Toby,Teresa and the Crandol Family:

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not Heal. Praying for you and your family during the loss of a Loved one.

Deacon Marshall Williams

November 1, 2006

To God be the Glory, JB always said "Not my will, ut God's will". Hold on to God's unchanging hand

Korvette Reid

November 1, 2006

Loretta and William and family
God is with you and your family
We love you

Alma Coley

November 1, 2006

Loretta, I am thinking of you and praying for comfort for you and your family. Alma

Apostle Jasper Ray Dixon

November 1, 2006

My empathies go out to the Crandol family in this hour. May the peace which passes all understanding envelop you now and in the days which lie ahead of you.

Zelda Best

November 1, 2006

Mrs. Reatha and Family,
Words cannot express how saddened we were to hear of Rev. Crandol's passing. He was a very special friend and Pastor to the Hudson family, the Mt. Zion Church Family, the Arapahoe community and the NBEMB Association Family. He will be dearly missed by all here on earth, but we know he has gone on to a greater calling. May God Bless you and your family throughout these trying times, and may His Love, Grace and Mercy comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead. We will forever treasure the wonderful legacy and fond memories of Dr. Crandol.
Sincerely submitted,
Zelda Hudson Best (daughter of the late Melvin Hudson and Viola Hudson) on behalf of the entire Hudson Family.

stephen warner and family

November 1, 2006

toby,ronnie and families,
just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you all and your families.
our prayers are with you all.

Tracy Coward

November 1, 2006

Teresa and Tobias we(3 west) are so sorry for your lose but know that God is to wise to make a mistake and he only call for his best! May God continue to strengthen you and keep you! My prayers are with you and the family! Please let us know if we can do anything.

Kimberly Pilgreen-McMillan

October 31, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God continue to strengthen you in your time of need. Also, thank you for what you have done for my family & me.

Love Geraldine, Pam, Kim, Keisha

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