Mr. Tyler Wayne Cranford, age 24, of Covington, died Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Medical College of Virginia, Richmond. He was the fiancé of Kayla Marie Taylor.
Mr. Cranford was born July 28, 1991 in Roanoke, the son of Sharon Morgan Bowles and husband, Joel B. Bowles, Jr. and Ronald Wayne Cranford. A graduate of Covington High School, he was employed by McDonald’s. Tyler was a member of Covington Bible Church. He enjoyed fishing, camping and playing X-Box. Most of all, Tyler enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his parents and fiancée, Mr. Cranford is survived by a grandmother, Barbara Morgan; a brother, Keith E. Cranford of Front Royal; a sister, Sarah N. Cranford and friend, Travis Sheppard; a niece, Emma Grace Sheppard; his fiancée, Kayla’s parents, Sandy and Eddie Taylor; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins; and his loyal companion, his dog, Annabell.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016, from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Lancaster, Chris Tucker, Eugene Angle, Eric Edwards, Neil Rothwell and Michael Callaghan.
The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 7:00 P.M. until 8:30 P.M. at Loving Funeral Home.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.

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