With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arthur H. Cranford of Peoria Heights, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur H. Cranford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Austin L. Cranford and Mary L. Cranford (Moran); his daughter Sharon "Sheri" Hammerton (Cranford); his brothers, George, David, Virgil and Austin "Ozzie" Cranford; and his sisters-in-law, Shirley Hisler (Robert), Joann, Loislee and Shirley Cranford.

He is survived by : his wife Lois D. Morris; his sons, Steven Cranford (Bill Lane) of St. Louis, MO and Kevin Cranford of Peoria Heights, IL; his grandchildren, Corey Hammerton (Brittany) of Pekin, IL, Alexis Hammerton of Peoria, IL and Jack Hammerton of Peoria, IL; his siblings, Robert Cranford (Linda) of Bartonville, IL and Mary Colvin of Lacon, IL; his sisters-in-law, Sally Cranford of Pontiac, IL and Carol Morris of Colorado Springs, CO; his son-in-law Tom Hammerton of Peoria, IL; and his great grandchild Indie Hammerton of Pekin. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association, 614 W. Glen Ave., Peoria, IL 61614 or the Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Memorial ContributionsParkinson's FoundationP.O. Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741800-708-7644Alzheimer's Association225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilton Mortuary