Lawrence P. "Chuck" Craine

Franklin, NC - Lawrence P. "Chuck" Craine, 82, of Franklin, NC passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Highlands in Macon County, he was the son of the late Phillip Albert and Carrie Henry Craine. He was the third eldest of eleven children. He was employed as a greens keeper at Highlands Country Club in Highlands for 71 years starting as a caddy at the age of 11.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Selma Kimsey Craine, daughter Karen Craine Chambers and husband Timothy Chambers of Highlands; three grandchildren, Kasey Chambers of Highlands, Ashley James Howell and husband Anthony Howell of Warner Robins, GA, Thomas James and wife Stephanie Dalton James of Franklin, and 2 brothers and 3 sisters. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Kathy Craine James and 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM, Saturday, October 8th at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, Sunday, October 9th at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lloyd Fish, Jr. and lifelong friend Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at the Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin. Pallbearers will be co-workers from Highlands Country Club. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Mason, Bobby Wilson, Frank Hernandez and Doug Ledford.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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