Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....McCranie Sr., Karl E. November 22, 2004
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Atkinson County Citizen
 Mr. Karl E. McCranie Sr. age 66 of Willacoochee, GA passed away Monday, 
November 22, 2004 at home following an extended illness.

 A native of Atkinson County, Mr. McCranie was born January 10, 1938 son of 
Emden and Myrtle Slade McCranie. He had made his home in the Atlanta area 
before moving back to Willacoochee 8 years ago. He was retired from the laundry 
and dry cleaning business and retired security guard from Langboard, Inc. in 
Willacoochee, GA. Mr. McCranie was a member of the Willacoochee United 
Methodist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. His first wife Joan Claxton McCranie 
preceded him in death.

 Survivors include wife, Katherine Gaskins Tucker McCranie of Willacoochee, GA; 
2 sons, Karl McCranie, Jr. and wife Jana of Buford, GA., Kirk McCranie of 
Buford, GA; 1 daughter Tracy Hunt and husband of Buford, GA; 4 step-children, 
Mike Tucker and wife Patricia of Willacoochee, GA, Mark Tucker and wife Angie 
of Willacoochee, GA, Kathy Farabow and husband Tommy of Pridgen, GA, Carmen Day 
and husband Scott of Ambrose, GA; 3 brothers, Bill McCranie and wife Kay of 
Willacoochee, Slade McCranie and wife, Margaret of Morven, GA, Mike McCranie of 
Alapaha, GA; 4 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and several nieces and 
nephews also survive.

 Funeral services for Mr. McCranie were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 24, 
2004 at the Willacoochee United Methodist Church with Rev. Eddie Morrison and 
Rev. Jay Roberson officiating. The eulogy was given by Ed Tillman. Special 
musical selections included "How Great Thou Art" rendered by Craig McKinnon 
with Cranford Sutton accompanying at the piano, "I Bowed On My Knees and Cried 
Holy" rendered by Craig Farr by tape, "Victory in Jesus" and "Amazing Grace" 
rendered by the congregation with Cranford Sutton accompanying at the piano. 
Soft music for the Prelude and Postlude was provided by Cranford Sutton, 
pianist.

 The interment was held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 26, 2004 at White Chapel 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Duluth, GA with Rev. Bobby Nix and Rev. Eddie 
Morrison officiating.

 Serving as active pallbearers were Ryan McCranie, Shea McCranie, Kyle 
McCranie, Blake McCranie, Daniel McCranie, Ann McCranie, Michael Tucker and 
Allison Tucker.

 Serving as honorary pallbearers were Hospice Caretakers, Iris Merritt, Mary 
Bailey, Ed Tillman, Quinton Dillingham, Jim Mills, Charlie Bray, Henry Neugent, 
Frank Hunter and Bill Yawn.

 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of arrangements.

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