The family announces with sadness the death of Cran Oliver Henderson, age 91. Cran is survived by his wife Joan, daughters, Carol Jordan (Bruce), Charlotte Russell (Richard), four grandchildren, and four great - grandchildren.
Cran was born in Atlanta, Georgia, January 22, 1927. He grew up in Macon, GA where he earned his Eagle Scout award. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in Augusta, GA in 1944 and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy. After the war Cran graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
In 1959 Cran joined Pictorial, Inc., a producer of training programs and computer software for financial service companies in the U.S. and Canada. He retired as President in 1989. Cran was a member of Rotary Club, University Club, Gyro Club, and the Indianapolis Symphony Society.
The family will celebrate Cran's life with a private memorial gathering. Donations in Cran's memory may be sent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art or the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel assisting with arrangements.
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