Cranford Smith

Cranford Smith, a resident of Trenton, Georgia, was born on February 3, 1941, in Garth, Alabama, to the late Virgil and Bessie Moon Smith. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 84, and is now in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cranford devoted 39 years of his life to CSX Railroad, where he worked as an engineer. He was a member of the Dade County Camp of Gideons International for 29 years and a member of New Home Baptist Church in Trenton, Georgia.

Camping, gardening, being outdoors, and cheering on the Alabama Football team were among Cranford’s most enjoyed pastimes.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 42 years, Sharon K. Baker Smith; his sisters, Aline Skelton and Jimmy Ruth Rousseau, both of Huntsville, Alabama; along with many extended family members, friends, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Cranford was preceded in death by his brothers, James “Jack” Smith of Huntsville, Alabama, and Fletcher N. Smith of McDonald, Tennessee.

A funeral service to honor Cranford’s life will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at New Home Baptist Church, located at 1334 Ballard Road, Trenton, Georgia. Pastor Johnny Wooten will officiate the service, and burial will follow in New Home Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Tuesday from 11:30 AM until the service hour.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International in Cranford’s honor.

The family extends special thanks to Dade Health and Rehab for their excellent care and to Tapestry Hospice for their gracious support.