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Lawrence Cralley Obituary
Lawrence William "Chub" Cralley, Jr.
MURPHYSBORO - Lawrence William "Chub" Cralley Jr., 95, of Murphysboro, passed away at 11:27 p.m., Monday, January 23, 2023, at Marion VA.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home in Carterville, with the Rev. Alan Rhein officiating. Burial with military rites will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday.
He is the husband of the late Marjorie Elizabeth (Durham); father of Lex W. (Connie) Cralley, Scott R. (Micheal) Cralley, and Todd M. (Jackie) Cralley; dear grandfather and brother.
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