Hardy E. "Buddy" Cranford

Hardy E. "Buddy" Cranford, age 67, of 1885 Parham Road, Vienna, died Tuesday, February 25, 2014, at his residence.

Born in Vienna, he was the son of the late James Hardy Cranford and Gussie Jackson Cranford. Buddy retired from the City of Cordele where he was a mechanic. He attended Vienna Church of God.

Survivors include:
Wife: Janie Cranford of Vienna

Daughter: Sherry Mathews of Vienna

Sons:
Michael Cranford of Vienna
Tony Cranford of Vienna
Jonathan Cranford of Cordele
Johnny Raper of Cordele
Hank Raper of Vienna
Rodney Raper of Rochelle

Grandchildren: 16

Great Grandchildren: 1

He is also survived by his beloved dog, Gabby.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Charlie Cranford.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Friday, February 28 in the chapel of Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home with interment in the Cranford Family Cemetery.

The family will greet friends 6 - 8 PM Thursday, February 27 at the funeral home.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.