Mr. Mark James Crane Sr., 74,of Gautier, MS passed away on August 13,2019 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Crane was born in Detroit, MI on July 29,1945. He resided in Gautier for most of his life. He was retired planner for Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a bowling enthusiast and he was a member, past treasurer and past president of the Jackson County Bowling Association. He was a music lover and played in his high school band where he won numerous awards for his talent, after high school he joined the United States Air Force serving with pride and dedication. He was such a talented musician he was honored to play with the United States Air Force Band.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years Loretta Porter Crane.
He is survived by his son Mark James Crane II of St. Petersburg FL; his sister Denise Mae Willhite of Edmond, OK; his nephews Rex Moye of Vancleave, MS and Rusty Moye of Edmond OK.
Mr. Crane wishes were that he be cremated and the no formal ceremony or funeral will be scheduled.
You may sign the online register book and send condolences to the Crane family at www.holderwellsfuneralhome.com
Holder-Wells Funeral Home at 4007 Main St. Moss Point, MS 39563 is in charge of the arrangements.