Bobby Joe Crane, age 67, of Gaylesville, passed away Friday October 12, 2018 at his residence.

Bobby Joe was born September 30, 1951, in Cherokee County, Alabama a son of the late Arthur Hubert Crane, and Dorothy Jo Bedwell Crane. He was retired from Mohawk Industries. Bobby Joe was preceded in death by a sister Cathy Crane.

Survivors include, his wife, Rita Crider Crane, daughter, Kristie (Jamie) Crane Ward, Gaylesville; grandchildren, Hailey Ward, Gage Ward, great grandchildren, Ashton Kate Ward, Karissa Kate Ward, Haisley Ward, Ryker Ward, brother, Hubert (Linda) Carne, Cedar Bluff; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside and interment services will be held at 2:00 (Ala. Time) Tuesday at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery, 2414 Co. Rd. 82, Cedar Bluff, Al. 35959, with Rev. Robert Steel, officiating.

Pallbearers include, Ronald Johnson, Darryl Crider, Eric Crider, Kerry Crane, Preston Crane, Levi Johnson, and Will Johnson.

In lieu of flowers memorals may be made to Unity Baptist Church , or to the Unity Cemetery Fund.

Parnick Jennings, Sr.’s Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 2750 Shorter Ave. Rome, Ga. 30165 has charge of arrangements.