Thomas “Tom” Eugene Cranford

Thomas Eugene "Tom" Cranford, age 92, of Port Saint Joe, Florida died January 23, 2025. He was born in Smyrna, Georgia on April 15, 1932, the son of the late William Givens Cranford and the late Mary Ruth Ireland Cranford. Following high school, Tom joined the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Korean War. Later, Tom started his working career making dentures and then pursued entrepreneurship by operating a gas station. Tom ended his working career in 1993 when he retired from the SFTB railroad in Railroad Publication Services. 

Tom is known for his love for fishing. He loved to spend time with family and shooting the breeze with fellow members of the VFW Post 10069, Moose Lodge and the American Legion, all in Port Saint Joe. 

In addition to his parents, Tom is also preceded in death by his sons: Thomas David Cranford and Walter Alan Cranford; and his brothers: William Hurd "Bill" Cranford and Carl Robert Cranford.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of nearly 40 years, Judy Shipp Cranford; his children: William Harold "Hal" Cranford, Connie Cranford (David) Cheek, and Mary Jean Cranford; his step-son, Richard Hargett, Jr.; brother, Gerald (Nancy) Cranford; grandchildren: Scott (Candy) Cranford, Justin Killian, Brittany (Wayne) Poole, Lacy (Brandon) Duffy, and Amanda Cranford; ten great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Ruth Cranford and Wanda Marietta; several nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive friends at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram, Georgia on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm. 

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 31, 2025, at 11:00 am in Sam Clark Chapel (due to weather conditions) with Pastor Benton Cranford officiating. The United States Army Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors. 

Burial will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery with Mark Cranford, Michael Cranford, Justin Killian, Wayne Poole, Hal Cranford and Landon Poole serving as Pallbearers.

Flowers are accepted; however, those desiring to do so may make contributions to the VFW Post 10069, 1776 Trout Ave, Port Saint Joe, Florida 32456

Clark Funeral Home of Hiram, Georgia is honored to be entrusted with the services for Mr. Thomas Eugene "Tom" Cranford.