Samuel M. Crank, age 80, passed away October 10, 2026 in Murfreesboro. He was born in Nashville and served in the United States Army. Samuel worked for International Paper Products and Johnson Control.
Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, Sam Harvey Crank and Ruby Mary Griffin Crank. He is survived by his wife, Angela Widener Crank; son, Samuel Nathan Crank; daughters, Sharon Sue Rose Dale, Amanda Violet Verge and Kimberly Anne Racardez-Rodriquez; son, Joshua Wayne Barlow; fifteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and three on the way.
Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home.
Chapel service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Jennings and Ayers with Rev. Jim Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with military honors.
Please leave online condolences for the family at www.jenningsandayers.com Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home, 820 South Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN. 37130. 615-893-2422.
