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W. Ray Crane
KERRVILLE — W. Ray Crane, 89, passed from this life at a local health care facility on Monday evening, Oct. 12, 2009.
Born in Franklin, Texas, on Feb. 19, 1920, he was one of nine children born to Charles and Verna (Furgerson) Crane. On May 30, 1941, he married the love of his life, Blanche M. Knox, in New York state.
Ray served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. After the war, he came home to his wife, and they started a wonderful life that took them 68 years.
In Pennsylvania, he owned a custom kitchen cabinet shop. He and Blanche moved to Texas, and he began his career as a machinist, working for Dow Chemical, then had been in partnership in a machine shop.
Once they retired, Ray and Blanche traveled for the next 25 years in their Airstream, and called the Airstream Park in Zavalla, Texas, home.
He made many friends throughout his life and never once refused anyone help.
Ray was predeceased by his parents and six brothers.
Those left to cherish and honor his memory are his wife of 68 years, Blanche M. (Knox) Crane of Kerrville; his children, Nanette “Nan” (Mrs. Pat) Green of Kerrville and Larry Crane of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Beth and Madelyn, both of New York state; and many nieces and nephews.
There is no visitation.
A celebration of his life will be at Kerrville Funeral Home, Friday, Oct. 16, 2009, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Richard Martin of Ranchero Road Baptist Church officiating.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family asks that monetary donations in his name be made to the American Cancer Society.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select “Sign Guestbook” at the top of the individual memorial.
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.
Published October 15, 2009
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