of Leslie, AR
March 7, 1938 - March 1, 2026
Harold Herschel Crane
Sunrise March 7, 1938 - Sunset March 1, 2026
Harold Herschel Crane, 87 of Leslie, Arkansas, went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 1, 2026. ''Well done good and faithful servant.'' Mathew 25:21
He was born on March 7, 1938, at home in Colton, California to Elvin Elbert and Ola Mae Crane. The first born of three children. He was born during a flood and his mother acted as doctor and nurse during the delivery. The doctor arrived a half hour later.
He spent his childhood living in Southern California, New Mexico and West Texas. He attended college for two years at Apostolic Faith Bible College in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He was a veteran of the US Army.
He lived much of his early adult life in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he worked as a general contractor, Founder and Owner of HHC Construction. He moved to Leslie, Arkansas in the early 1980's where he co-founded the Leslie Medical Center and lived out the remainder of his time here on earth.
Harold was a man devoted to God, prayer and faith whose life was anchored in eternity. He enjoyed good health across his lifespan. He spent his last few days on earth praying, praising God, and even interceding for others while in the hospital after breaking his hip and suffering a heart attack. He was favored by the hospital medical team that treated him. The family would like to thank Dr. Slayton, Dr. Bridgeforth, Gabriel, Michael and other nurses at Conway Regional Medical Center that lovingly cared for him the last two weeks of his life.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Elvin Elbert Crane and Ola Mae Sheilds Bratton, his sisters Caroyln Price and Sharon Pomerleau and step daughter Terri Hughes Campbell.
Harold is survived by his loving wife Nelia Crane, daughter Janie Crane (Ron) Cook, son Baron Crane, step son Danny (Norma) Hughes and step daughter Lisa (Ken) Burks.
The family will hold a private inurnment at Trace Ridge Cemetery in Leslie, Arkansas at a later date.
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6 Condolence(s)
Dr Toni Moynihan-McCoy
Monday, March 9, 2026
Janie, You have been a good and faithful daughter. We will all meet again in heaven with your father , all of our loved ones and the Lord
Love always, Toni and Jonathan
Maribeth B Melcher
Monday, March 9, 2026
Janie,
I’m so to hear that your dad has died. May the love of Christ that both you and your dad have, bring you the peace that surpasses understanding during this period of grief.
All my love,
Maribeth
Carolyn Stovall
Sunday, March 8, 2026
So sorry to hear about your father. My sincere condolences. He has left a wonderful legacy. I know you loved him very much. My prayers are with you as you walk through this grieving and mourning.
God will turn your mourning into dancing. HE is the God of all comfort .
I love you, Carolyn Stovall
Carolyn Stovall
Sharon Price Young
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Uncle Harold we didn’t spend a lot of time getting to know each other since we lived so far apart but I will never forget the stories my mom, your sister Carolyn told me about your growing up years. According to her you picked on her and Sharon continually since Granny was at work supporting 3 children. She loved telling me about the times they got even with you 😊. Regardless she looked up to her big brother and loved you dearly. I am confident that all of you are hugging and loving each other and Jesus eternally. I’ll see you when it’s my time. Love, Your niece Sharon. ♥️
April Ferris
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Janie my prayers are with you, Ron and your family at this time.
Elisabet A Garcia
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Janie so sorry to hear, the passing of your father. Please receive my condolences. Praying for you and all your family. May you feel God's comfort, strength and peace during this time. 🙏❤️🙏