Henry \\"HB\\" Buford Cranfill, age 87, of Lumberton, NC died on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on December 17, 1922 to Paul Clingman Cranfill and Pearl Ann Turner Cranfill. Mr. Cranfill was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy. He was co-owner and President of Paul Cranfill Plumbing & Heating Company, Member of First Baptist Church of Lumberton for 52 years, Member of St. Alban Masonic Lodge for 60 years with Scottish Rite.

He is survived by his wife, Earline Britt Cranfill of the home; one son, John Cranfill and wife Connie of Ocean Springs, MS; two daughters, Amanda Cranfill of Columbia, MD and Marilyn Rose Hayes and husband Dannie of Pine Level, NC; one sister, Ruth Phillips of Lumberton, NC; two granddaughters, Andrea C. Ellis and Charity H. Pate and husband Derrick; great-grandson, Daniel Ellis; great-granddaughter, Madalyn Pate; and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Dr. David Elks and Dr. Dannie Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening, January 14, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers Memorial Gifts may be sent to The Boys & Girls Club of Lumberton, 1310 N Seneca St, Lumberton, NC 28358, Camp Grace, 145 Grace Drive, Fairmont, NC 28340 or another charity of your choice.