Noal Franklin Cranford

Noal Franklin Cranford, 91, of Bee Branch, Ark. was born in Pine Snag, Ark. on March 25, 1925 to the late Joseph and Lula Cranford and passed from this life on Dec. 29, 2016 at his home. Mr. Cranford was a farmer, coal miner, oil field worker and dairy farm owner. He served his country with honor during World War II. He is preceded in death by his parents and two beloved sons. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary Lou, of the home; two daughters, Norma Wood (Glen) of Pleasant Plains, Ark. and Carol Francis of Dardanelle, Ark.; two step-sons, Jerry Murphy (Tammy) of Searcy, Ark. and James Murphy of Oklahoma; one step-daughter, Joan Burch (David) of Lynn, Ark.; seven grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Cranford (Ann) of Greenbrier, Ark.; one sister, Edith Rounsavall of Athens, Texas; several nieces; nephews; other relatives; and many friends. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel in Clinton, Ark. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017 at the Funeral home with burial following at Halbrook Cemetery in Center Ridge. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Ark. For online guestbook, www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.