Carroll “Dean” Crane

Carroll Dean Crane passed away suddenly at his home around 12 a.m. September 1, 2016.

As many knew, he had been responding dramatically well to treatment of recently diagnosed lung cancer when he suffered a fatal hemorrhage.

Dean was born to Claude and Mildred Crane on December 17, 1947. He graduated from Pleasant Hope High School before enlisting in the Air Force.

He later worked for Frazier Bros.(Linesman), Dayco and Dave O'Neal's Yamaha. He raced motorcycles competitively before quitting to build his first log cabin, even shaving the shingles for it.

He became a much sought after self-taught carpenter, working on many historic and mid town buildings, as well as new construction and basic repairs. He loved solving problems. He excelled at deck design and custom woodwork.
Dean met Linda mid-life and taught her to share his love of country dance. They settled in Dade County, basically homesteading, building a dream home that burned, then a true beamed timber frame home, barns, shop, etc. and raised cattle and horses.

He loved hunting around Sand Mountain and fishing at Stockton Lake. He was a most excellent stepfather to Linda's children, teaching them many skills by example. In time, he was a beloved grandpa, too.
Dean leaves behind his wife, Linda, step-daughter Audri Manary Neefy, (Chad) La Russell area; step-sons, Alex Manary, Andrew Manary, Springfield, and Aaron Michel (Lindsey) Boulder, Colorado. He had 5 grandchildren, of which Cynika and Rylee Manary, (and their mom, Trisha Summers), Greenfield, will miss him so very much.

He also leaves sister, Cindy Perricone (Springfield) and brother, Tim Crane, of Bois D'arc, and five nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael, and his parents.

A memorial for Dean will be held at the Crane farm (on F.R. 68 off CC- see signs) on Sunday, September 25, at 2 p.m. to honor his memory and celebrate his contributions to the community as a carpenter, builder, family man and friend. He wanted his ashes to be placed on the land he loved.

Dean will be missed and remembered by a wealth of friends and customers, as well as family. Please come and share a memory or story with us. He was hardworking, humble, caring and a most honest man.