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Thomas Cromer Obituary

Thomas Foster Cromer

SALISBURY - Mr. Thomas Foster Cromer, 61, passed away Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

Tom was born on Aug. 5, 1953, in Roanoke, Va., to the late Colleen Booth Pech and Jack Cromer. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Valdemar Pech; grandparents Mary Elizabeth and Aubrey Booth, Carlyle and Virginia Cromer.

Tom was an avid golfer and loved the game. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Phelps Cromer of Woodleaf; sons Trent C. Cromer and wife Kallie of Rock Hill, S.C., Trevor F. Cromer of Concord, sons of Dorothy Boykin; stepson Andrew Tesnar of Winston-Salem; beloved grand- daughters Skyler Cromer of Concord and Kelsie Cromer of Rock Hill; stepgranddaughter Lacie Tesnar of Winston-Salem; sister Celeste Lutz and husband David of Lincolnton; brothers Tim Cromer and wife Barbara of Conover, Benny Cromer and wife Missy of Newton.

Arrangements: A memorial service will be held 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home.

Memorials: May be made to American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave., Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28207.

Online condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com

Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the Cromer family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 10, 2015.

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Lori Kepley

February 11, 2015

Praying for Miss Peggy and family my heart goes out to you, Tom would always lend a hand when people needed help with anything, a good man and neighbor who will be missed

February 10, 2015

I'm very sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a good-hearted man. Our condolences to his siblings, wife, boys, and grandchildren.

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