Samuel Norman "Sam" Crane, Sr.

Samuel Norman "Sam" Crane Sr., age 93, of Stockton, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026. Born on December 7, 1932, in Stockton, Sam lived a life marked by kindness, integrity, and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew him.

After proudly serving his country in the United States Army stationed in South Korea from 1954 to 1956, Sam returned home to pursue his education, earning a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama. He went on to build a long and respected career with Alabama Power Company, where he worked for 35 years before retiring.

Sam was known for his kind heart and gentle spirit. He truly represented the "gentle" in gentleman, always quick with a smile and a word of encouragement. Those who knew him best will remember his easy laughter, his knack for fixing just about anything, and the joy he found in the simple pleasures of reading and tinkering in his workshop.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

He is survived by his children, Samuel N. (Gayle) Crane, Jr. of Columbus, IN, Timothy W. Crane of Grand Bay, AL, Jeremy D. (Cheryl) Crane of Stockton, AL and Cynthia S. Crane of Stockton, AL; one brother, James Alton “Jimmy” Crane, Jr. of Dalton, GA; grandchildren, Crystal Crane, Shannon Crane Miller, Jon Crane, Tristian (Brianna) Crane, Joshua Smith, Sara (Corey) Hardee, Cutter Crane, Callie Crane, Austin Crane, Lex Crane and Lily Crane; great grandchildren,  Blaine Humphrey, Morgan Humphrey and Abigayle Crane and great great granddaughter, Sophia Eudy

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emily Ruth Hammond Crane and a son, David Alton Crane.

Graveside services and burial will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Stockton Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Norris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Jon Crane, Tristan Crane, Jeremy Crane, Austin Crane, Lex Crane and Cutter Crane.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

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