C. T. Crandol C. Tilford Crandol, 72, 9704 River Road, Newport News, died Friday in Riverside Hospital after a long illness. A native of Newport News, he was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a retired employe of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. and Nachman's Department Store. He was a graduate of Blackstone Military Academy and a member of Peninsula Lodge No. 278 AF&AM. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie J. Crandol. A private service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Smith Cemetery, York County, by the Rev. Guy Webb of First Baptist Church. The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to a favorite charity. Riverside Funeral Home is in charge. Newport News, Virginia Daily Press 27 May, 1973 Page 14 Obituary for C. Tilford Crandol ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary: C. Tilford Crandol, a Newport News native, passed away at age 72 on 15 July 1973 after a long illness. He worked at Newport News Shipbuilding and Nachman's Department Store. Survived by wife Hettie. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services: Private service held 15 July 1973 in Smith Cemetery, York County, conducted by Rev. Guy Webb of First Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary C. T. Crandol C. Tilford Crandol, 72, 9704 River Road, Newport News, died Friday in Riverside Hospital after a long illness. A native of Newport News, he was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. and Nachman's Department Store. He was a graduate of Blackstone Military Academy and a member of Peninsula Lodge No. 278 AF&AM. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hettie J. Crandol. A private service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in Smith Cemetery, York County, by the Rev. Guy Webb of First Baptist Church. The family has requested that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to a favorite charity. Riverside Funeral Home is in charge. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | C. Tilford Crandol | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 72 | | Birth | Unknown; Newport News | | Death | 27 May 1973; Riverside Hospital | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | C. Tilford Crandol | Decedent | Newport News, Virginia | | Mrs. Hettie J. Crandol | Spouse | Newport News, Virginia | ### Other Relevant Information 1. C. Tilford Crandol was a member of First Baptist Church. 2. C. Tilford Crandol was a graduate of Blackstone Military Academy. 3. C. Tilford Crandol was a member of Peninsula Lodge No. 278 AF&AM. 4. C. Tilford Crandol was a retired employee of Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. and Nachman's Department Store.