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Covert Cranwell Obituary

Covert Cranwell

Covert "C. C." "Red" Cranwell, 91, of Lecompton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014.

Covert married Bessie Mae Redd. She preceded him in death on November 26, 1996. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Allen, Lecompton; a grandson, Eric (Monica) Allen, Meriden and a granddaughter, Michelle (Matthew) Jorgensen, Germany; and two great-grandchildren, Peyton and Emma Allen; his sister, Helen Gray, Lyons, KS;

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Carroll and Don Cranwell.

A graveside service for Covert and Bessie's ashes will be 2 p.m., Thursday, October 16, 2014 at the East View Cemetery, Big Springs, KS. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel in assisting the family. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 14, 2014.
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I am sorry for your loss. God wants humans to live well and be happy. God's promise to restore the paradise conditions lost by the first human couple. Genesis 1:27, 28.

October 17, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family of Covert. Your loved one was blessed with a long life and will be missed. Ps.90:10

October 17, 2014

Mary, So sorry to hear of your Dad's Passing. Your parents were very dear to us.
Your Mom took care of our youngest Daughter when she started school..
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your Family
in this time of your sorrow.
God Bless You All.

Larry & Glenda Purdie

October 15, 2014

I met Covert about a month ago but I will always remember him! All around great guy who will be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers during this difficult time

Kayla

October 15, 2014

So sorry to hear of Reds passing. He was a great friend that was so nice to my family when they were growing up.

Mary Hacker

October 14, 2014

Mary,sorry to hear of your fathers passing away.Tommy GLEASON

October 14, 2014

It is hard to find the words to express the sadness that we feel. Covert was a dear friend and like family. He will be missed. Our prayers go out to his family at this sad time.

Mary Ann & Harold Bryan

October 14, 2014

He will be missed our prayers are with the family.

Debbie & Gary Clemmons

October 14, 2014

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