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Not Listed - 2009
Joe Crans passed away Tuesday July 7, 2009 at the age of 87 after a long illness. He lived most of his life in Guyandotte and Huntington, WV and Proctorville, Ohio. When he passed away he was residing in Bushnell, Florida. He was the owner of several businesses in Huntington starting in the 1940's all through the 1990's. He owned a Bike Shop in Guyandotee, Main Street, Whiz Discount, 3rd Avenue across from the old Whiz and Montgomery Ward was on the corner, Sears one door east of Wards. He owned Crans Supply Co. Wholesale, 3rd Ave, Huntington. He supplied toys and hobbies fill in to all the G.C. Murphy Stores, also Whiz Toyland, the largest in the state. He was also involved in Mobile Homes, J & B Furniture, a Real Estate Investor and lifetime Kiwanis. Survivors include his wife Beatrice; his two daughters Pattie in Alexandria, VA and Marcia and her husband Michael McGrory in Huntington and North Carolina; five stepchildren, Patsy and her husband Tyrone Walden in Georgia, Carol and her husband Ronnie Hawkins, Dick Dixon, Janet and her husband Dennis Johnson, Fenton and his wife Lori all reside in Bushnell, Florida; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted 12:00 Noon Monday July 13, 2009 at Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio, with a visitation one hour before the service. Entombment will follow in Rome Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Pam Saxton Andeson and husband Sharrell
Wednesday July 15, 2009 at
10:42 AM
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Dear Marty, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our love and prayers are with you and your family.
May God give you peace and comfort in the weeks and months ahead as you cope with a most difficult time in your life.
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Debbie and Ron Hackworth
hackworthdl@live.com
Wednesday July 15, 2009 at
9:09 AM
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We are praying for comfort for the family, as we also lost a loved one to Alzheimer's. It is a long, long goodbye, a long road for all the family. At last his journey is over. Our sympathies to you all, especially to Marcia and family whom we know and love.
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Tiffany Daniel(one of Joe's previous nurses')
tiffanydaniellpn@comcast.net
Tuesday July 14, 2009 at
9:01 PM
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Bea-I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a great man-full of life and full of great stories that I always enjoyed listening to. I consider myself blessed to have crossed paths with him. Just know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and May GOD Bless you. You can always get in touch with me if you need someone to talk with.
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Pam Wood Cremeans
venispam@att.net
Monday July 13, 2009 at
3:39 PM
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Marty, So sorry to hear about your father. I know how special it was to see you at my fathers funeral and I wish I could be there for you.
Peace be with you,
Pam Wood Cremeans
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Loretta Napier Mellon
lknapier@msn.com
Monday July 13, 2009 at
10:06 AM
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Beatrice, Patty & Marty. My mother, Helen, was married to Joe from approx. 1968-1978. Joe loved the business world and always had a story to tell. My brothers (Bob and Tim) and I worked at Whiz back in the early 70's during our Jr. High and High School years. That store was great, it was before the large chain stores moved into town. It was a hometown store with a hometown feel. I remember making baskets at Easter and stocking Toyland with lots of toys for Christmas. One of my favorite things to do there was selling popcorn. I hated to see it go but the memories I have will last a lifetime. You are all in my prayers.
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Ronnie & Bonnie Mullins
cgmul@aol.com
Monday July 13, 2009 at
12:59 AM
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Pattie, Marcia, and all the family, our most sincere condolences in the loss of your Father. Joe Crans was not only a great man and a great boss, he was a compassionate friend. His travels while here on Earth allowed him to touch many lives in a caring and positive way. It is and honor to have worked for your Dad and an even greater honor to have him consider me a friend. May you and all your families be blessed in this very difficult time.
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Ted DeAlba
Sunday July 12, 2009 at
3:11 PM
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Pattie, I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I stay in touch with what is going on in Huntington through reading the Herald-Dispatch on line. I am retired from CSX now, and living in Florence, Ky. Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.
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Jacie Huff
Sunday July 12, 2009 at
9:54 AM
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Bea and Todd,
Gary, Kade, Caelan and I are deeply sorry for the loss of Joe. I hate the fact that we never got to meet him, from what I hear he was a great man. We can't thank you guys enough for allowing us to raise our children in the best spot in proctorville, we have been so blessed having you in our lives. You all are in our prayers as you go through this sad time.
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Diane Perry
dperry@knology.net
Sunday July 12, 2009 at
9:32 AM
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Marty,
May God be with you and your family in this very difficult time.
God Bless,
Diane Perry
HEHS Class of 1968
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shirley wilson
Sunday July 12, 2009 at
6:52 AM
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My father worked for Joe at Crans Supply warehouse when I was a child in 1955.The only time my brother and sisters and I ever got anything for Christmas was when dad worked there. He asked Joe to pay him in toys instead of a paycheck.
When I grew up and had children of my own, I bought their Christmas toys at Whiz Toyland.I remember when it closed and how disappointed everyone was.
My dad's name was John Hensley
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