Donald was born December 15, 1953 in Rome, New York to the late Donald and Claire Cranford. He was a member of the Army and served 30 years as a pharmacy assistant at Womack Army Medical Center at Ft Bragg, NC.
He will be lovingly remembered by his sons, James and Donald Cranford III; Daughter in laws, Kristie and Jennifer Cranford, Grandchildren, Steven, Alyssa, Kylie, James Jr and Robert Cranford; Sisters, Patricia Jones and Cathy Cranford along with many other family.
A memorial service with military honors will be held on Friday, July 19, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home in Apex. Family will receive friends and guests following the service.
Any memorial contributions or flowers can be sent to Apex Funeral Home in Apex. In lieu of flowers the family has asked a memorial contribution be made to Freedom Service Dogs in his honor.
Condolences can be sent to apexfuneral.net