Marvin Cranford, 82, of Byhalia, MS, died Wednesday April 3, 2019 at Holly Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Mr. Cranford retired after many years in sales and attended Emory Independent Methodist Church in the Watson Community of Byhalia, MS. Mr. Cranford was preceded in death by his parents, Boone and Bobbie Cranford and three siblings, Dalton, Damon, and Opal. He is survived by his wife, Joy Cranford, four children, Lydia Schuchardt, Tim Cranford, Elizabeth Snyder, and Tommy Cranford, two step-children, Jason Smith and Aaron Smith, one brother, Boonie Cranford, ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 6, 2019 at 11am at Emory Independent Methodist Church, 872 Watson Rd. Byhalia, MS.