Hamilton LeRoy “Roy” Crane, 88, of East Ridge, died on Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in a local health care facility.
He was a member of The Crossing (formerly East Ridge Church of God), was involved in the Bus Ministry and was instrumental in leading many people to Christ. Mr. Crane had done nursing home ministry for over 30 years. He was self-employed as an excellent brick mason.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ora Bell Smith Crane.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Daniels Crane; two stepsons, Luke Daniels and his wife, Linda of Rock Spring, Ga., and Wayne Daniels and his wife Cindy of Chattanooga; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Harris, Pastor Ken Davis, and Pastor Al Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Ooltewah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or to NHC of Chattanooga.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family.
The family will receive friends from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22, at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421.