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Charles Crosby

1949 - 2020

Charles Crosby obituary, 1949-2020, Annapolis, MD

BORN

1949

DIED

2020

Charles Crosby Obituary

Charles P. Crosby, Sr died March 07, 2020 at his Little River, SC home. Born May 19, 1949 in Prince George County, Maryland, he was a son of the late Spaulding Thomas and Florence Katherine (Coates) Crosby. He was a Vietnam veteran in the US Army. Charles was an electrician and worked for David Taylor Naval Base until his 2003 retirement. In 2004 He came to Horry County, Sc with his late companion, Cheryl Phipps. Charles had many friends who he loved to spend time with, he was a member of numerous veterans organizations. In 1999 Sharon Crosby, his wife, passed away. Survivors include his only son, Charles Crosby, Jr.; brothers, Tommy Crosby and Marty Crosby; granddaughter, Stella Wynne Crosby; and a son and daughter of Cheryl Phipps, B J Phipps and Kim Phipps. A military service will be held at The Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Crownsville, MD at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020 with full military honors.

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Mar. 15, 2020.

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Tom Dixon

March 10, 2024

Old friends will not be forgotten R. I. P. my friend

Joy Metcalf

May 11, 2020

Just found out about Pat's passing. Very sad news. May you rest in peace sir. You will be missed.

March 27, 2020

Having known Pat since we were young this is truly sad news to hear. I just found out today as I'm living in Florida and don't get much news from up north.
Tommy and Marty please accept my condolences. I know you brothers were close. Having lost 3 of my brothers I fully understand and feel our loss. Take care and God Bless you all
Tim Holt

John Bassford

March 20, 2020

Pat you always put a smile on my face god s speed old friend

John Bassford

March 20, 2020

Pat you always put a smile on my face gods speed old friend

Sue Chase

March 16, 2020

Pat I will miss our chats . Rest in peace my friend.

Cherami Westcott

March 15, 2020

Many Blessings to the Family and Friends of the loss of Pat. Will miss the many Laughs we had. Keep an eye on all of us down hear my Friend. Will be looking to give you a Smile/Laugh just to let You know You are Missed. Rest in Peace my Friend

Carol Railey

March 14, 2020

Thoughts and Prayers at this difficult time. Pat will be missed by many

Sandy Carson

March 14, 2020

So sorry Crosby family. Wishing u comfort going through your loss. God bless u all. Be at peace Pat

Diane Francisco

March 14, 2020

You will be missed by many my friend.

Tommy Dixon

March 13, 2020

Good Bye old friend

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