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Richard Dickie Cranford

June 28, 1939 — September 17, 2024

Randleman

Richard Dickie Cranford, 85, of Randleman passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Randolph Hospice House. He was born June 28, 1939 in Troy, NC to Viola Shay Cranford.

Richard was loving and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was extremely attentive to his children and loved spending time with his family. Richard loved watching stock car racing and was big MOPAR enthusiast. One of his greatest loves was his cats and taking in and caring for all the local strays. 

Richard is survived by his wife, Yong Cranford of the home; children, Rick (Stephanie) Cranford of Myrtle Beach, Molly (Carvel) Alston of Archdale; grandchildren, Chase (Sarah) Finney, Ricky Cranford, Corey (Callie) Cranford, Brandon (Angela) Cranford, Heather Sellers, Brianna Hammonds; nine great-grandchildren; special cousin, Mickey Cranford of Arlington.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Hospice House of Randolph and Randolph Hospital ICU.

The family will receive friends Monday, September 23, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 S. Main St. Randleman, NC. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Arnold Luther officiating. Interment will be held at Lovejoy Methodist Church Cemetery in Troy, NC.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is serving the Cranford family.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, September 23, 2024

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Pugh Funeral Home - Randleman

600 S. Main St., Randleman, NC 27317

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Pugh Funeral Home - Randleman

600 S. Main St., Randleman, NC 27317

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Burial

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

3:30 - 4:30 pm (Eastern time)

Lovejoy United Methodist Church Cemetery

1137 Substation Rd, Troy, NC 27371

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