OBITUARY

James Ralph CRANFORD Jr.

NOVEMBER 10, 1955 MAY 11, 2020



On Monday, May 11, 2020, Dr. James Ralph Cranford, Jr., (64) was ushered into eternity surrounded by loving family.

Ralph was preceded in death by his father, James Ralph Cranford, Sr.; his mother Billie Jean Sauls Cranford; and his sister, Grace Jean "Cissy" Cranford Beard. He is survived by his devoted wife Amanda Pilkington Cranford, his two children: Jaley Cranford Norwood (Will) and James Ralph "Trey" Cranford, III; two step-children, Mariah Ford Johnson and Regan Ford, and one grandson, Lee Thomas Norwood.
Born November 10, 1955 in Mississippi, Ralph received his Bachelor's Degree from The University of Southern Mississippi and his MD Degree from The University of Mississippi. Practicing medicine in Birmingham for more than 30 years, Ralph lived his life serving others, with a passion for adventure, he spent his free time spending time with the people he loved, running, and travelling.
The family will receive friends at Ridout's Valley Chapel on Friday, May 15, 2020 beginning at eleven o'clock with the funeral service following at one o'clock in the afternoon. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at one o'clock in the afternoon at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia, Mississippi.
Memorials in memory of Dr. James Ralph Cranford, Jr. may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



Services

15MAY

Visitation

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

RIDOUT'S VALLEY CHAPEL

1800 Oxmoor Road
Homewood, 35209



15MAY

Funeral Service

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

RIDOUT'S VALLEY CHAPEL

1800 Oxmoor Road
Homewood,35209



16MAY

Graveside Service

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

CEDAR GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY

54 Cedar Grove Rd.
Columbia,MS 39429




Memories

James Ralph CRANFORD Jr.

ALL MEMORIES
Kim Ellis

May 12, 2020
Best doctor I ever had! Love and prayers for his friends and family!!

Sandra Thomas

May 12, 2020
I worked with Dr Crawford for several years in the ER. He was a good ER MD. I enjoyed working with him. He made even the tough shifts easier. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Tracy Stedwell

May 12, 2020
I worked with Dr. Cranford for about 4 years. There was never a dull moment and he became affectionately known as "Leroy". He's a great doctor and a good man. He will be missed by many and he was taken too soon.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Mark Waddell

May 12, 2020
I have known Dr. Cranford since his days at Brookwood ER. We serviced imaging equipment at most of the clinics he was a provider. We played golf together at Brookwood Cancer events and I considered him a friend. He was hilarious and I will miss him.

Debbie Rutledge

May 12, 2020
Prayers for the family. He was a great ED MD , enjoyed working with him .

Tommie Bourne

May 12, 2020
Ralph, Jr was a lifelong friend. Ralph, Cissy and I have played many hours while our parents played Rook. I know his sister loved him dearly. She talked of him often. Love this family!

FROM THE FAMILY

IN THE CARE OF

Ridout's Valley Chapel

Homewood,AL