Richard Joe Crank

Mr. Richard Joe Crank passed away on October 26, 2025, at the Baptist Home
in Ironton, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Dickie, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on
January 1, 1933, in Henry County, Tennessee, to Richard Lee Crank and Ruth
Howard Crank of Puryear, Tennessee. He was united in marriage to Imogene
(Jeanie) Robins on November 1, 1960.
Dickie was a lifelong resident of Paris, Tennessee, and was well-known for his
knowledge of Kentucky Lake and fishing. He owned and operated Tower Sporting
Goods for many years. He also owned an ice business that serviced the Kentucky
Lake area. Dickie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He raised and trained
hunting dogs and received several trophies for them over the years.
Preceding Dickie in death were his wife, Jeanie, his parents, Richard and Ruth
Crank, his sister, Faye Cantrell, and his brother-in-law, Bill Cantrell.
He is survived by three nieces, Karen Tutt and her husband John, Linda
Antonik, and Judy Radecki.
There will be a graveside service on November 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm at
Hillcrest Memorial Park in Paris, Tennessee.
McEvoy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.