It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Monroe Crainshaw Jr. of Gardner, Kansas, who passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James, Sr. and Winona; his son Bobby Crainshaw; and his brother Lonnie Crainshaw. He is survived by : his wife Nancy Besco; his children, Aaron Crainshaw (Cheryl) and Daron Crainshaw (Jackie); his daughter-in-law Nikki Komiliades; his stepsons, Mike Besco Shawnee (Vicki) and Dan Besco (Katie); his brothers, Larry Crainshaw (Joy) and Mike Crainshaw; and his sister-in-law Phyllis (Georgia). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gardner Church of the Nazarene (19940 N Moonlight Rd, Gardner, KS 66030). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorial contributions may be made to Gardner Church of the Nazarene.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bruce Funeral Home, Inc.