John "Danny" Daniel Crane

John Daniel “Danny” Crane, 73 of Highlands, NC passed away August 12, 2025. He was born February 4, 1952, in Rabun County, GA to the late Carlton William and Eloise Buchanan Crane.

Danny loved God, his family and friends, his feathered companion, Buddy, music and cooking – especially baking. He is survived by a brother, Baker and his wife Susan (Whitmire) and a sister, Joan Hicks, all of Highlands. Additionally, he is survived by two nephews, Henry Crane and Adam Hicks, both of Highlands and two nieces, Hannah (Jeffrey) Sykes and April Hicks (Charlie Bell), all of Jackson County, NC, a great-nephew, Hayes Sykes of Jackson County, NC, and an uncle, Floyd “Smokey” Buchanan of Jackson County, NC.

Danny graduated from Highlands School in 1970 and spent most of his life in Highlands,though he was well traveled, even living briefly with extended family in Brazil. He had a number of interests and he was the primary care-giver to his mother who passed away in 2020.

Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Crane family.