Calvin
Calvin “A.C.” Krantz
Calvin Rucker \"A.C.\" Krantz, 73, of Bedford, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born September 21, 1940 in Bedford County, a son of the late Velma Mayhew Krantz and James Henry Krantz.
A.C. served in the US Army Reserve and the National Guard. He was a retiree of Bedford County. He was also a member of Thaxton Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He was also a former member of Bedford Volunteer Fire Department and Bedford Life Saving Crew.
In addition to his parents, A.C. was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce J. Krantz ; three sons, Randy C. Krantz and his wife, Dina of Bedford, Jeffrey D. Krantz of Lynchburg, and Steven M. Krantz and his wife, Jenny of Bedford; four grandchildren, Brittany E. Krantz, Cpt. Spencer C. Krantz, Emily B. Krantz, and Abbie E. Krantz; a brother, Dennis W. Krantz and his wife, Margie; two sisters-in-law, Mary-Anna Krantz and Brenda Krantz; numerous nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Albert and Nancy Yates.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thaxton Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 32, Thaxton, VA 24174 or Bedford Ride, 1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523.
A celebration of A.C.\"™s life will be conducted at 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Tharp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Joy Kelly and Rev. Mark W. Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.
A.C. served in the US Army Reserve and the National Guard. He was a retiree of Bedford County. He was also a member of Thaxton Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Emeritus. He was also a former member of Bedford Volunteer Fire Department and Bedford Life Saving Crew.
In addition to his parents, A.C. was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce J. Krantz ; three sons, Randy C. Krantz and his wife, Dina of Bedford, Jeffrey D. Krantz of Lynchburg, and Steven M. Krantz and his wife, Jenny of Bedford; four grandchildren, Brittany E. Krantz, Cpt. Spencer C. Krantz, Emily B. Krantz, and Abbie E. Krantz; a brother, Dennis W. Krantz and his wife, Margie; two sisters-in-law, Mary-Anna Krantz and Brenda Krantz; numerous nieces and nephews; and two very special friends, Albert and Nancy Yates.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thaxton Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 32, Thaxton, VA 24174 or Bedford Ride, 1613 Oakwood Street, Bedford, VA 24523.
A celebration of A.C.\"™s life will be conducted at 2 PM, Friday, November 15, 2013 at the Tharp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Karen Joy Kelly and Rev. Mark W. Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, 540-586-3443.
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