RICHARD ALLEN CRANE, JR. of Mesquite, TX, passed
away on Nov. 29, 2018 at the age of 75, with burial
at Laurel Oaks Memorial Park.
Richard was born on Sept. 28, 1943 in Dallas, TX to
Marylynn & Richard Crane. His sister, Patricia,
preceded him in passing. Richard was a graduate of
Samuell High School. He served in the U.S. Coast
Guard as a member of the Search-And-Rescue crew
aboard C-130 "Herky Bird" aircraft. In 1965 he
married the love of his life, Sandra Nix. Richard
was a pilot and amateur radio operator. He also
enjoyed motor sports, astronomy, science fiction,
and riding motorcycles with lifelong friend James
Darr. Richard held an associate degree in Digital
Electronics, and a Bachelor of Science degree from
Amber University. He had a long and prosperous
career in electronics and engineering.
Richard is survived by his wife, Sandra, 2 children,
Aaron and Terry, daughter-in-law Shannon, and four
grandchildren and step-grandchildren - Zachary,
Samuel, Joshua and Nicholas. Richard's strong
friendship and thoughtful conversations will be
deeply missed.