Cecil Arthur Krantz

Cecil Arthur Krantz, 89, of Forest, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Riverstone Senior Living at Bedford. He was born on Sunday, October 31, 1937, a son of the late Robert Otho Krantz & Inez Verl Arthur Krantz. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Garland Krantz & sister, Joyce Roach.

Cecil served in the Army National Guard and retired from Rubatex after 40 years. After retirement, he drove a School Bus for Huddleston Elementary 16 years. He loved old cars, going to car shows, Nascar racing, hiking and traveling with his wife where they made many good friends in the US and Canada. His sons meant the world to him.

Surviving is his wife, Brenda M. Krantz; sons, Chadley R. Krantz & Bradley S. Krantz; nephew, Darrin Roach; as well as numerous other family members.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Glenn Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.