Thomas O. Crandall
October 4, 1919 ~ March 5, 2008
Thomas O. Crandall, Col. USAF (Ret.), of McLean, Virginia passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at the age of 88, following a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marilyn "Lynda"; & by his two children, Nancy Thompson & Robert Crandall. He is also survived by a step-daughter, Antoinette Mitchell; a sister, Annis Murdock; & six grandchildren. Col. Crandall graduated pilot training school in 1940 & served as a tactical fighter pilot in the Pacific Theater during WWII, aside from numerous Air Force assignments including attachments to the CIA from 1958-1961. He was a senior Air Force representative for the Rand Corporation, following a 27 year military career. He was the Washington representative for the Ling-Temoco Vaught followed by Operations Safety Officer for the FAA. Memorial services will be held at a later date. A private buril will be at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Ste. 500, Falls Church, VA 22042.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Lynda, Uncle Frank and I are put our arms around you and yours. As you said, you used to toast Uncle Frank and so we shall..memories of a distinguished gentleman. Ms. Estates
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I knew Tom since the early 80’s. In 1990 he became part of my staff and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. He was full of life and always spoke highly of people he knew. He is one of those people that one can never forget.
I was fortunate to have met my Grandfather at age 25. From the moment I met him I knew what a special man he was. His gentle soul, loving nature and kind words will live in my heart forever. I love you Grandpa. Lori Johnson
We are all sadden by the loss of Col Tom Crandall, one of those individuals who gave so much and never asked anything but the best of us. He will surely be missed, but we can take heart in the fact that a good life that was spent well will continue to shine in all those that knew him or whose lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with Crandall family at this time.
Tom Crandall will live always in my memory as a loving husband to his “Bride”; as one who lived life to the fullest…with stories and laughs to share; and as a wonderful friend…an attentive listener ready with sage advice, when requested. Tom set a standard for living, loving and friendship to which I will always aspire…with his help from Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with Lynda and the Crandall family in our shared loss.
I was saddened to hear of Tom Crandall’s passing and wish to express my deepest sympathy to his family and friends. I worked with Tom at FAA in the mid 90s and have many fond memories of him. Tom was a great co-worker, always willing to lend a hand no matter what the task, and to share his vast knowledge and experience. He’ll be missed but not forgotten. The Crandall family is in our prayers.
I remember him as a great man, a great combat veteran of the greatest generation, a great parent, and a good Dad to the friends of his son Robert and daughter Nancy. I remember the great times we had at his farm/ getaway property in the mountains west of Strasburg, VA, near Mountain Falls. He had a great and charming wonderful wife too. I was blessed to have been a close friend of his son Robert, who loved fishing and hunting and their farm as I did.