Marvin Andrew “Jim” Crane, 85, of Roswell, Georgia passed away on June 22, 2022. Jim was
born in Gastonia, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. R.V. Crane. He graduated from Gastonia High
School and received his A.B. degree in 1959 from Union College. Jim served in the U.S.
Navy.
On December 20, 1959, he married his college sweetheart, Juna Golden. Jim and Juna had
two daughters, Melanie Sue born March 18, 1964, and Melissa Kaye “Missy” born December
27, 1967. Jim was a retired executive in the chemical industry. He and Juna lived for many
years in Louisville, Kentucky before moving to Baton Rouge, Louisiana where they raised their
family. After retirement Jim and Juna moved to Atlanta to be close to their daughters and their
families.
Jim was devoted to his girls, Juna, Melanie and, Missy. He was the proud grandfather of Penn
and Shep Worden, whom he adored. Jim was a skilled storyteller with a delightful sense of
humor. He loved to play poker and bridge. He enjoyed putting together puzzles, dancing, and
traveling. He and Juna will be remembered for their annual Kentucky Derby party and for
“game night” gatherings which they took great joy in throwing for their large circle of close
friends. Jim and Juna were very fond of dogs and were incredibly kind to their canine kids, the
last of which was their beloved Simon.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juna, and his daughters, Missy and
Melanie. Despite facing incredible adversity, Jim never lost his faith or his sense of humor. He
was a pillar of strength to his family and friends. Jim is survived by his son in laws, David
Worden of Marietta, GA and Doug Davis of Oxford, Mississippi, his grandsons, Penn and
Shepard Worden of Marietta, GA, his brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Pat and Butch Golden of Washington, D.C., and his best friend Alice Levy.
A celebration of life will be held at 9:30 am on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 9:30 am in the garden at
St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church in Marietta, GA.
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