Douglas Earl Crane

Doug Crane, 70, entered his Heavenly home on Sunday, September 27, 2015. A son of Leamon Crane and Ethel Phillips, Doug was a 1962 graduate of Greer High School, attended North Greenville College, Greenville Technical College, VIA Tech & Research, and served four years in the Air Force. He was retired from JPS where he served as Information Technology Director. Doug was the husband of Paula Barbare Crane, and during 46 years of marriage, they raised two wonderful children, Martin and Tyler. Mr. Crane was intricately devoted to his church, currently serving on staff, teaching the Faith Bible Class, serving as an active Deacon, Choir Member, Chair of the Stewardship and Finance Ministry, and AWANA leader. He was also a member of the Budget and Finance Committee of Three Rivers Baptist Association. He loved his Lord, his family, his church, his extended family, and many friends, which is evidenced by his Christian example. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Martin Crane of Greenville, Tyler Crane (Elizabeth) of Taylors, and the joy of his life, his grandsons, Maddox and Mason Crane. He is also survived by his brothers Marion Crane (Judi) of Florida, and Michael Crane of Greenville, and sisters, Shirley Rossetti (Mark) of Texas, Pamela (Randy) Patterson of Greer. He was predeceased by a sister Bernice (Raymond) Lynn of Travelers Rest. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, at 2:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Double Springs Baptist Church. Officiants will be Rev. Keith Mincey, Dr. Allen McWhite, Rev. Richard Spearman, and Rev. Thomas Riddle. Serving as pallbearers will be his nephews, Erick and Ryan Barbare, Bryan and Kiel Bradley, Brian and Trent Barbare, Greg Ross and Preston Patterson. Honorary escort will be the Faith Bible Class along with Randy Bradley and Tom Capps of Three Rivers Baptist Association. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Greer with military rights. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Family Life Center, Double Springs Baptist Church, 3800 Locust Hill Road, Taylors, SC 29687. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com

Douglas Earl Crane

December 10, 1944 - September 27, 2015