Steven Michael Cranford
Nov 21st, 1956 - Jun 23rd, 2020- Birth Date: Nov 21, 1956
- Death Date: Jun 23, 2020
- Funeral Date: Jun 27, 2020 at 11:00 am
- Location: Central Baptist Church in North Little Rock
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Biography: Steven Michael Cranford age 63 of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Patsy Jones Cranford and Boyce O. Cranford. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lillian Cranford; daughter, Jessica Ellis (Brook); son, Jason Cranford; brother, Bryan Cranford (Donna); sister-in-law, Tracey Rosenau (Tim); granddaughter, Annabelle Ellis; grandson, Weston Ellis; stepmother, Patricia Willbanks Cranford, and a host of nieces and other relatives and friends.
He graduated from Little Rock Parkview High School and attended the University of Arkansas. After college he went to work for Cranford Construction Company. Cranford Construction Company sold to McGeorge Contracting in 1998 where he continued to serve as President of the asphalt division. He spent his career in construction doing what he loved. He was currently serving on the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association Board and had previously served as president. He was inducted into the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association Hall of Fame in 2018. He was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe to the Arkansas State Contractor License Board in 2013 and reappointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson in 2018. He was currently serving his second term. He was a long time member of Arkansas Associated General Contractors.
He had many hobbies. He loved Razorback sports, hunting, fishing, and flying. He had his private and commercial pilot’s license. He loved spending time with family at his cattle ranch in Montgomery County, AR. He has previously served on the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Board. He was recognized with his son, Jason, as farm family of the year for Montgomery County in 2017.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10 a.m followed by a service beginning at 11 a.m. both at Central Baptist Church, 5200 Fairway Ave., North Little Rock, AR 72116. Please observe social distancing and masks.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the UAMS Department of Palliative Care, www.giving.uams.edu; or mailed to WPRCI Foundation, 4301 West Markham St., #716, Little Rock, AR 72205; make your check payable to WPRCI Foundation Fund with Palliative Care program on the memo line, or memorials may be made to The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation @ cholangiocarcinoma.org.
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We are so shocked and sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love,
Penny, David, Lane, and Lyndall McSpadden
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Ray and Tina Hunter
the obituary, we can see that he lived a full and blessed life, and was
undoubtedly a source of much good in both his family and community.
We hold you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
I was so sorry to hear about Steve. While I never had the chance to meet him I have always felt I knew him through our many conversations over the years at the VA.
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
I am so sorry to read this news today. Blessings and peace to you and your family.
Dianne
He will be missed by many .
Jeff and I are so very sorry for your loss. May the memories of your life together be a blessing, May the love of friends give you comfort, and may the love of God give you peace.
Cathy Shaneyfelt
Carole Ault