Mr. O.T. Cranford, age 87 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, January 14, 2018 in a Texarkana, Texas hospital. Mr. Cranford was born in Gurdon, Arkansas on February 18, 1930 to John Cranford and Sally Wilson Cranford.  He was an United States Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War, he was of the Christian faith, a Mason, was a maintenance supervisor for Missouri Pacific Railroad and had work for Still's Automotive in Hope.  Mr. Cranford is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers T.C., Ralph and John Cranford, by his sisters Ruby Cranford, Esther White, Louise Merwin, Ann Price and Madge Polk.

Survivors are a niece Carol Walker of Texarkana, Arkansas and sister-in-law, France Cranford of Texarkana, Arkansas and a host of friends.

Mr. Cranford's funeral service and committal will all be private. You may sign the online guestbook at: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com and be sure to share a favorite story about Mr. Cranford.

Arrangements are with BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director.  Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com