CRANFORD James Holice Cranford, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at 11:45 AM in Luling, LA. Beloved husband of Essie Mae Davis Cranford. Father of Wendell Cranford and wife Brenda. Grandfather of Tina Cranford and Kerry Cranford and wife Allison. Son of the late Jack and Hattie Pearl Cranford. Brother of the late Lloyd Cranford, Roy Cranford, Buddy Cranford, Althey Lee Cranford, Marie Cranford, Essie Mae Pennington, Alma Laws and Mary Lou Ernest. A native of Risen, AR and a resident of Luling, LA for 57 years. Age 86 years. He was the owner of Holice's Exxon in Luling and was a World War II Army Veteran. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services of Life Church, Boutte, LA on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Ernest Cemetery in Tinsman, AR. Visitation from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM on Tuesday and from 8:00 AM until funeral time Wednesday at Life Church. Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.