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Francis B. Crang

Francis B. Crang, 89 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 7:30 PM April 20, 2019 at The Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, Il.

 

Services will be 12 noon, Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, Il. with J. Kent Hickerson, Ernie Harvey, Jr., and Rev. C. Don Ferrill officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Clinton, Il. with Military Honors. Visitation will be 10 AM – 12 noon, Friday at the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be directed to the Warner Hospital and Health Services or the Clinton Y.M.C.A.

 

Francis was born February 19, 1930 in Clinton, IL the son of Francis B. and Edna (Overy) Crang, Sr. – Griffin.  He married Mary E. Barnett August 5, 1950 in Waynesville, IL.

 

Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Crang, Clinton, Il.; Children, Michael (Nan) Crang, Clinton, Il.; Nancy (Chris) Riddle, Clinton, IL; and Steven (Melissa) Crang, Webster Grove, Missouri; 10 Grandchildren; 12 Great-Grandchildren; brother, Frederick “Fritz” (Anna) Crang, Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Francis was preceded in death by his Parents, 1 Daughter, Julie A. Koons, and 1 Son, Jeffrey Lee Crang.

 

Francis was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Army 1st Calvary Division.  He was retired from Revere Copper and Brass, Clinton, IL after 35  years of service.  Francis enjoyed tinkering and making things.

 

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com