Bradford Elston

Cranon

On the morning of May 5, 2026, the soul, spirit and essence of Bradford escaped his weary body to await the second coming of The Lord Jesus.

Bradford Elston Cranon, Sr. was the son of Ira Elijah Cranon, Jr. and Mercedes Gertrude (nee Avery) Cranon. He was born in Toledo, Ohio and spent most of his life living in Toledo. Brad was educated in the Toledo Public Schools System. and attended various schools there within tne system.

An all-around handyman, Brad enjoyed working with his hands, repairing various things and also taking things apart. Music (always classic R&B) could often be heard in the background while he was working, reading, cooking, or simply relaxing. His deep, booming voice and droll sense of humor kept

many people laughing. His presence will definitely be missed.

Bradford was preceded in death by parents Ira Cranon, Jr. and Mercedes Cranon, and siblings Irene Cranon and Ira Cranon,Ill.

Survived to cherish his memory are his son, Bradford Jr. (Chrita), former wife and friend Rosa Lyles, grandchildren Brandy Unique, Rushano Reid, Jamal Martin, Aysia Mercedes and JaNyia Monique.

He is also survived by his siblings Frances Stubblefield, Charlene Gray, Kathleen Alexander (Drew), Jeanne Fuqua (Terrence), nephews Perry Stubblefield Ill, Michael Stubblefield (Janelle), Mario Waytes Sr., nieces Kadra Alexander, Arika Cason (Cortez), Nicollette Daugherty (Jacob), Traci Perkins (Ronald), Leslie Everhart (R. Lamar), and a host of other relatives and friends.