Archie Ray McCraney

July 3, 1938October 1, 2009

 

Archie Ray McCraney, age 71, of Carriere passed away

Thursday, October 1, 2009 at his residence.

 

Visitation will be Friday, October 2nd from

6:00 to 9 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 3rd

at 10:00 a.m. at George Ford Baptist Church,

with Bro. Doyle Ball officiating. 

 

Burial will follow at New Palestine Cemetery.

 

Archie was a pipe welder, loved riding his motorcycle

and was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was a member of

George Ford Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Carriere.

 

He is survived by

his wife, Kay McCraney of Carriere

two sons, Robert M. (Donna) McCraney of Carriere

Joel C. (Stacey) McCraney of Slidell, LA

two stepsons, Brandon Williamson of Tuscaloosa, AL

Dustin Williamson of New Orleans, LA

two brothers, James McCraney of Carriere

Johnnie McCraney of Kenner, LA

five grandchildren, Kayleb McCraney,

Jarrett Cochran, Jenna Cochran,

Lexus McCraney and Brett McCraney

two great-grandchildren, Taylor Cochran

Tierston Cochran.

 

He is preceded in death by

his parents, A. C. and Hazel McCraney

his late wife, Elizabeth W. McCraney.