Jerry Cranmore, 86, passed away Sunday (Nov. 12, 2023).
Jerry was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois. On July 27, 1958, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Lou (Ingram) Cranmore, whom he was married to for 62 years.
Jerry is survived by their two children, Denise (Howard) Long and Kerry (Jill) Cranmore; three grandchildren, Nicole Shaw, Cody Cranmore and Kacey (Daniel) Bowen and four great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Shaw, Ryen Shaw, Ellie Bowen and Sophie Bowen.
Jerry was preceded in death by a beloved son; his wife, Marcia; parents, Gordon and Dorothy Cranmore and brother, Robert Howell.
In 1956, Jerry graduated from Bismarck High School. He was also a graduate of Danville Area Community College. Jerry was an owner and mechanic of G&J Auto Parts. Jerry served on the Danville Police Department for 20 years and retired as a sergeant. He went on to pursue an education in accounting. Later, he retired a second time as security at the federal courthouse. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing at Kentucky Lake and spending time with family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Kruger Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams St., Danville. The Danville police Honor Guard will stand guard during the visitation and have a flag presentation ceremony at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Gundy Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.
Messages and memories may be left at krugercoanpape.com or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to the DACC Foundation, 2000 E. Main St., Danville.
Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 14, 2023.
Jerry was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois. On July 27, 1958, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Lou (Ingram) Cranmore, whom he was married to for 62 years.
Jerry is survived by their two children, Denise (Howard) Long and Kerry (Jill) Cranmore; three grandchildren, Nicole Shaw, Cody Cranmore and Kacey (Daniel) Bowen and four great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Shaw, Ryen Shaw, Ellie Bowen and Sophie Bowen.
Jerry was preceded in death by a beloved son; his wife, Marcia; parents, Gordon and Dorothy Cranmore and brother, Robert Howell.
In 1956, Jerry graduated from Bismarck High School. He was also a graduate of Danville Area Community College. Jerry was an owner and mechanic of G&J Auto Parts. Jerry served on the Danville Police Department for 20 years and retired as a sergeant. He went on to pursue an education in accounting. Later, he retired a second time as security at the federal courthouse. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing at Kentucky Lake and spending time with family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Kruger Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams St., Danville. The Danville police Honor Guard will stand guard during the visitation and have a flag presentation ceremony at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Gundy Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.
Messages and memories may be left at krugercoanpape.com or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to the DACC Foundation, 2000 E. Main St., Danville.
Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 14, 2023.
Jerry Cranmore, 86, passed away Sunday (Nov. 12, 2023).
Jerry was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois. On July 27, 1958, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Lou (Ingram) Cranmore, whom he was married to for 62 years.
Jerry is survived by their two children, Denise (Howard) Long and Kerry (Jill) Cranmore; three grandchildren, Nicole Shaw, Cody Cranmore and Kacey (Daniel) Bowen and four great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Shaw, Ryen Shaw, Ellie Bowen and Sophie Bowen.
Jerry was preceded in death by a beloved son; his wife, Marcia; parents, Gordon and Dorothy Cranmore and brother, Robert Howell.
In 1956, Jerry graduated from Bismarck High School. He was also a graduate of Danville Area Community College. Jerry was an owner and mechanic of G&J Auto Parts. Jerry served on the Danville Police Department for 20 years and retired as a sergeant. He went on to pursue an education in accounting. Later, he retired a second time as security at the federal courthouse. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing at Kentucky Lake and spending time with family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Kruger Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams St., Danville. The Danville police Honor Guard will stand guard during the visitation and have a flag presentation ceremony at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Gundy Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.
Messages and memories may be left at krugercoanpape.com or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to the DACC Foundation, 2000 E. Main St., Danville.
Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 14, 2023.
Jerry was born Aug. 4, 1937, in Rockford, Illinois. On July 27, 1958, Jerry married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Lou (Ingram) Cranmore, whom he was married to for 62 years.
Jerry is survived by their two children, Denise (Howard) Long and Kerry (Jill) Cranmore; three grandchildren, Nicole Shaw, Cody Cranmore and Kacey (Daniel) Bowen and four great-grandchildren, Rhiannon Shaw, Ryen Shaw, Ellie Bowen and Sophie Bowen.
Jerry was preceded in death by a beloved son; his wife, Marcia; parents, Gordon and Dorothy Cranmore and brother, Robert Howell.
In 1956, Jerry graduated from Bismarck High School. He was also a graduate of Danville Area Community College. Jerry was an owner and mechanic of G&J Auto Parts. Jerry served on the Danville Police Department for 20 years and retired as a sergeant. He went on to pursue an education in accounting. Later, he retired a second time as security at the federal courthouse. After retirement, he enjoyed fishing at Kentucky Lake and spending time with family.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Kruger Funeral Home, 10 E. Williams St., Danville. The Danville police Honor Guard will stand guard during the visitation and have a flag presentation ceremony at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Gundy Cemetery at 1:45 p.m.
Messages and memories may be left at krugercoanpape.com or on the Kruger Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to the DACC Foundation, 2000 E. Main St., Danville.
Published by The News-Gazette on Nov. 14, 2023.
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