Ivan Ray Crank age 94, passed away Monday November 17, 2014 in Maitland, Fl. Ivan was born December 5, 1919 in Sissonville, WV., son to the late Basil and Hattie (Higginbottom) Crank.
He was a farmer, and owner/operator of Oh-Kan Dairy in Henderson, WV. Ray was very active with both the Farm Bureau as well as the WV Extension Service. He had a love for the Mason County Fair and both supported and participated for many years with his children, grandchildren and his great grandchildren. While in Mason County he served on the founding board and was very instrumental in establishing Pleasant Valley Hospital, in 1969 he and his wife Phoebe Elizabeth moved to central Florida where he established Crank Construction.
Ray was a member of The Henderson Church of Christ and spent the summers in his later years at home on the farm in Henderson.
Besides his parents Ray is preceded in death by his loving wife, Phoebe Elizabeth and a grandson, Mark Jarrett. Surviving he leaves his son, Jack (Betsy) Crank of Henderson, WV, daughters;' Sandy Jarrett, of Casselberry, FL, and Judy (Ralph) Nelson of New Smyrna Beach, Fl. five grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Crow-Hussell Funeral Point Pleasant WV on Friday November 21, 2014 from 5:30Pm-7:30PM. Funeral service will be Saturday November 22, 2014 at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Sissonville, WV at 12:30PM.
In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Christian Home and Bible School, 301 West 13th Ave. Mt Dora, Fl 32757.
Family and friends may also send condolences at crowhussellfh.com