Michael "Whitey" Alan Crane

Michael Alan Crane "Whitey", 70 of Highlands, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born October 1, 1950 in Rabun County, GA to the late James Crane and Estelle Talley Crane. Michael enjoyed spending time with his beloved family of nurses and staff members at the Fidelia Eckerd Living Center where he loved to sing, play Bingo and greet visitors. His smile and laugh served as a fixture there that will be greatly missed. He was known for his Buck Dancing and won many contests in his younger days. He was a veteran of the US Army and was of the Baptist faith.

Michael is survived by two sisters; Sandra Baty of Highlands and Marie Bowie of Liberty, SC, two brothers John Crane of Easley, SC and Tom Crane of Pickens, SC.; many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; Jim Crane and Bill Crane.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Campbell officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00pm-2:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow in Scaly Mountain Methodist Church Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be practiced.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Baty, Gerald Hedden, Wesley Hedden, Jimmy Ferreyra, Roger Baty, Henry Bowie and Timothy Hughes

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Crane family. Online condolences can be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com