William Russell Cranford Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on May 15, 2026 we had to say goodbye to William Russell Cranford of Columbia, Mississippi. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his father Billy Clyde Cranford; and his brother Stephen Clyde Cranford. He is survived by: his children, Katelyn Mullen (Aaron) of Columbia and Shawn Cranford of Columbia; his mother Jean Moody (Don) of Hattiesburg, MS; his sister Lisa Westmoreland (Keith) of Laurel, MS; and his grandchildren, Kenzie Westmoreland, Brantley Westmoreland, Judson Westmoreland and Ryleigh Givens. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.