Ralph A. Cranston, Obituary, Caldwell Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Kim Wise
Source: Riser Funeral Home
Date: September 2004



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Obituary:  Ralph A. Cranston
January 31, 2004

Services for Ralph A. Cranston, age 75 of Columbus, Ohio
formerly of Sicily Island will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 
31, 2004 from the chapel of Riser Funeral Home in Columbia with 
Rev. George Treutlein officiating.  Interment will follow in the 
Rosefield Cemetery in Rosefield.
   
Mr. Cranston was born on October 18, 1928 in Sanford, Fl.
to the union of John Alexander and Agnes Moore Cranston 
and died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at the Whetstone Gardens
Care Center in Columbus, Ohio.
   
He was a retired school administrator with the Catahoula 
Parish School System.
   
Dad enjoyed over 39 years of marriage to our mother, Sibyl.
After her death, he was blessed to marry Phyllis who was a faithful 
wife and companion for over 11 years until his own demise.
In addition to Phyllis' son, Allen Schaffer and his wife Marion,
"Grandpa Ralph" is survived by two sons: Lamar Cranston and 
his wife, Lisa and Philip Cranston, five granddaughters and five
great-grandchildren.  His survivors also include two brothers:
Robert Cranston and his wife, Carolyn and Frank Cranston and
his wife, Ardyce.
   
Ralph was a member of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in 
Columbus, Ohio.  He has been active in his church, Masonic Lodge, 
professional education groups, and other civic groups throughout 
most of his life.  Most importantly, he daily lived out the love
of our Lord Jesus Christ as a Christian son, husband, father, brother, 
neighbor and friend.  His genuine smile, encouraging word, and
readiness to help others all bear testimony to the character of this
man and his faith.
   
Dad's favorite scripture was from Psalms 19:1: "Let the words of
my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight,
O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
   
Visitation will be Friday from 5 p.m.until 9 p.m. and Saturday 
from 10 a.m until time of services at Riser Funeral Home, 7131 Hwy.
165, Columbia, La.