The sun rose for Harold Dean Canford for the first time on March 11, 1948 in Sherman, TX and set for the last time on May 3, 2023, at his home in Luella, TX. He lived a wonderful 75 years of life.

Harold was born to Robert (Bob) Wilson and Jane (Savage) Cranford in Sherman, TX. He was raised in Sadler, TX where he graduated from S&S High School in 1966. After High School he attended South Eastern University in Durant, OK, where he continued his education. On October 28, 1982 Harold married his wife of 40 years, Darla Watson in Sherman, TX. He retired after 37 years of service at Texas Instruments and MEMC Southwest. Harold enjoyed the outdoors, fishing with friends, golfing with the guys, all things sports, watching old westerns, crime and mystery tv shows, traveling with his family, gambling at casinos and being a foodie, not only eating, but grilling as well! His most favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren who he loved dearly.

Harold is survived by his wife Darla of Luella, TX, sons Schane Cranford and wife Kayla of Van Alstyne, TX, Chance Cranford and fiance Christina Zamora of Sherman, TX, Grandchildren Jadyn, Jake, Trey Bravo and Halo Braven Cranford, Uncle James T Savage and wife Elaine of Rapid City, SD, Sisters in law Linda Dedmon and Margie Veselka of Nevada, TX and Becky Roberts and David Schindler of Denison, TX, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Jane, sister Alice Ann Eades and brother Jerry Glenn Cranford.

A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 13, 2023 at 11am at Trinity Lighthouse Church in Denison, TX with lunch to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations, in memory of Harold, to be sent to Trinity Lighthouse Church.