He passed away peacefully at home in Ceres, CA on July 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Coolidge, Az. to Lavelle & Annie Crain. He moved to California in 1946, where he married the love of his life Mary Kathryn in 1952. They settled in Mendota, Ca. to start their lives together. They were married for 58 years.
Sonny worked for Price-Given Ranch until 1968 as a heavy equipment mechanic. In 1968 he moved his family to Ceres, Ca. where he worked as a custodian for Ceres School District for several years eventually relocating to Sollsbyville, Ca. to work for Columbia Junior College until retirement. After retirement Sonny moved back to Ceres with his wife to be closer to family and friends.
"Tiger" loved spending time with family. His hobbies included deer hunting, fishing, and anything to do with the outdoors. He loved his houseboat, "The Crain's Nest." He was an avid San Francisco Giants fan and enjoyed watching baseball and betting with family members. He enjoyed playing cards and dominos. A day didn't go by without him watching his favorite shows or movies those "Westerns" and let's not forget his love for "Eating."
Sonny was welcomed into Heaven by his wife, Mary Crain, sons: Roger and Michael Crain as well as by his parents Levelle and Annie Crain.
Surviving and honoring his memory is his daughter, Brenda Smith, his siblings: Daniel (Hillie) Crain, Dorothy (Cleo) Horner, and Gloria (Dewey) Cogburn. grandchildren: Jeremy (Sharon) Crain, Tori (Espiritu) Vigil, Cory Langston, Justin (Angel) Crain, and Keith (Saundra) Crain, great-grandchildren: Idan, Jassmine, Jocelyn,and Xavier Vigil, Austin and Krysta Crain, Hailey Crain, and Danika Langston.
Funeral services to be held at Lakewood Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Hughson, CA in the Heritage Chapel, visitation on Friday Aug. 1st from 4-8:00pm. Chapel Services on Saturday Aug. 2nd at 11:00am.
Please visit our online guest book at www.lakewoodhughson.com
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