Obituary for Deacon EC Crankfield
Mr. EC Crankfield was born March 17, 1931 in Colquitt, Georgia, to the late Earnest Crankfield and Lou Jean Whitfield. He received his heavenly call on September 4, 2017 while in the Miller County Hospital. He confessed to Christ at an early age. Mr. Crankfield joined Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church, where he was Lead Deacon and served faithfully until his health declined. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 47 years, Mrs. Annie Lee Crankfield, three children: EC Crankfield, Jr., Vassar Marie Collier and Ada Crankfield.
He leaves to cherish his fondest memories, his wife, Mrs. Rachel Crankfield; seven (7) sons: J.D. (Beatrice Hightower of Bainbridge, GA, R.T. Hightower of Newark, NJ, Jerry (Sylvia) Crankfield and Jamie Crankfield both of Killeen, TX, Jackie Crankfield of Atlanta, GA , Steve (Vevelon) Crankfield and LaDon Crankfield of both Colquitt, GA; six (6) daughters: Shirley Crankfield of Atlanta, GA, Patricia (Gary) Clarke of Thomasville, GA, Edith Crankfield Harris of Augusta, GA, Peggy Crankfield of Bainbridge, GA, JoAnn Crankfield and Linda Crankfield both of Colquitt, GA; five (5) stepchildren: M.C. (Elizabeth) Henson, Jewel Buie; Bessie Burden, Josephine Peterson and Janie Sue Peterson.
Mr. Crankfield also raised three (3) of his grandchildren: T.K. (Lisa) Smith, Marquis (Kimberly) Crankfield and DeAnte (Shonda) Walker; forty (40) grandchildren; thirty-two (32) great grandchildren; one (1) sister-in-law, Doretha Dew; one (1) brother-in-law, Sim Dew and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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He leaves to cherish his fondest memories, his wife, Mrs. Rachel Crankfield; seven (7) sons: J.D. (Beatrice Hightower of Bainbridge, GA, R.T. Hightower of Newark, NJ, Jerry (Sylvia) Crankfield and Jamie Crankfield both of Killeen, TX, Jackie Crankfield of Atlanta, GA , Steve (Vevelon) Crankfield and LaDon Crankfield of both Colquitt, GA; six (6) daughters: Shirley Crankfield of Atlanta, GA, Patricia (Gary) Clarke of Thomasville, GA, Edith Crankfield Harris of Augusta, GA, Peggy Crankfield of Bainbridge, GA, JoAnn Crankfield and Linda Crankfield both of Colquitt, GA; five (5) stepchildren: M.C. (Elizabeth) Henson, Jewel Buie; Bessie Burden, Josephine Peterson and Janie Sue Peterson.
Mr. Crankfield also raised three (3) of his grandchildren: T.K. (Lisa) Smith, Marquis (Kimberly) Crankfield and DeAnte (Shonda) Walker; forty (40) grandchildren; thirty-two (32) great grandchildren; one (1) sister-in-law, Doretha Dew; one (1) brother-in-law, Sim Dew and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
8
Sep
2:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Bruton Mortuary
635 Bruton Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819
Service
Saturday
9
Sep
11:00 AM
Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church
16 Pleasent Hill Road
Colquitt, GA 39837
Rev. Charlie Kyles, Officiating
Cemetery Details
Location
Pleasent Hill Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
16 Pleasant Hill Road
Colquitt, GA 39837
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