Robert L. Cranmer

Robert Lee Cranmer, 49, of Gastonia, passed away November 11, 2011. He was born March 7, 1962 in Charlotte to William Cranmer and the late Barbara F. Cranmer.

Robert loved to cook and entertain his friends and family.

Robert is survived by his long time companion; Debbie Strickland; sister, Michie Cranmer Faina and husband, Richard of Duluth, GA; brother, Doug Cranmer of Charlotte; niece, Trinity Johnson; nephews, Ryan Cranmer and Neal Cranmer; aunt, Sally White of Chesapeake, VA; three great-nieces; and one great-nephew.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in the chapel of Harry & Bryant Company, 500 Providence Road, Charlotte. The family will receive friends following the service at Harry & Bryant Co.

In lieu of flowers, it was Rob's request to have donations be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 500 Spratt St. #B, Charlotte, NC 28206.