David Allen Crans

. David Allen Crans, age 76 of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN after a short illness. His loving wife of 30 years, Cathy Crans, was at his side. He was welcomed into Heaven with a worthy servant’s welcome. David was born July 28, 1944 in Hastings, Michigan to Julius and Vada Allen Crans who preceded him in death. He was a well-distinguished Master Engineer who was well-respected in the Tooling Industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Gina and four brothers: Robert, Henry, Claude, and Eugene. David was loving father to Tina (Sam), Kimberly (Robert) and Cleve (Holly). Proud grandfather of Will (Brittany), Kenny (Chesney), Luke (Kati), Anne, Brooke, Blake (Gabriella), Katie and Kaycee. Great-grandfather to Liam, Lillian, Ellie, Adrianna, Cash, Charlotte, Banks and Leo. David is further survived by nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly. David will be fondly remembered by all as a loving husband, father, woodworker, teller of stories, his love of antiquing, his incredible way of singing “Happy Birthday”, fishing and his infectious smile. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Brian Grow. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at Poplar Grove Cemetery, Halls, TN at a later date. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until service time at the funeral home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Crans family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.