It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Kyle Cranford of Paducah, Texas, who passed away on April 4, 2023, at the age of 56, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Janice Cranford; and his grandparents, Clyde, Pearl Black, Richard and Neza Cranford.

He is survived by : his father Richard Cranford of Paducah; his sister Michelle Whitaker (Dale) of Paducah; his nephews, Cory Whitaker of Paducah and Casey Whitaker (Mackenzie) of Quanah; his niece Courtney Canales (Waldo) of Paducah; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Keaton Canales, Rowdy Whitaker, Kennedy Whitaker and Camdyn Canales.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zapata Funeral Home

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April 7, 2023

ANGELA wrote a sympathy message

“I just wanted to give me full condolences to the family ... I have so many great memories with Kyle and my mom loved him so much as did I ... We always used to talk on phone and I knew he had amazing talent with his music he shared his hopes and dreams with me and also the things that were bothering him .. he had a big heart and he helped me through alot of difficult times in my life and he saved my mom at a time in hers. .. he will never be forgotten and his memory will be with us forever..”

April 7, 2023

ANGELA wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Richard Kyle Cranford, So dearly loved. So sadly missed. God bless. I will never forget his awesome musical talent his personality and his love for me and my mom and I'll never forget the times we had watching him practice ..him and my mom's adventures .. and he was always there for me when he was with her and when he wasn't. I'll always love kyle he was not only my friend but held many special places in my heart.. he will be greatly missed .... He was one of a kind ..0p1”