Cranston F. Jones

Jones, Cranston Fairbairn (Cran), age 91 died at Westminster Towers in Bradenton, Florida, on Friday August 10, 2012. The cause was Alzheimer's Disease. Born July 6, 1921, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, Cran was a graduate of the University of Michigan where he was active in the Chi Psi Fraternity. He served in the Army (WWII) where he received the Bronze Star for bravery and liberated the concentration camp Dachau. He later served in the Air Force Reserves and after 25 years achieved the rank of Major. He was a successful business owner in the Detroit area for 32 years before retiring to Florida. Cran was a member of the Birmingham Athletic Club, Orchard Lake Country Club, Oakland Hills Country Club, and Kirk in the Hills. While in Florida, he served as a Docent at the Ringling Museum for over 10 years and was a member of EL Conquistador Country Club. Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Ann, his children Bradley, Connie, Gregory, Cranston, and his seven (7) grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in Michigan on Saturday, September 1th at 11:00 a.m., Kirk in the Hills Church. Memorial contributions are welcome and should be mailed in lieu of flowers to the Vic Muncy, Junior Tennis Program, 3450 Wild Oak Bay Blvd. #139, Bradenton, Florida 34210 on behalf of Cranston F. Jones.