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Ricky Cromartie Obituary

LUMBERTON - Ricky L. Cromartie, 50, of 2520 McPhail Road, died Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013. Services: Funeral, 2 p.m Wednesday at Lumberton Junior High School. Burial in McNair Cemetery. Visitation, 5 to 7 tonight at Colvin Funeral Home in Lumberton. Survived by: Wife, Bernice; children, Owen Love III, Veronica McNair, Belinda Locklear, Jessica Reid, Tianka; mother, Joan McMillan; siblings, Gary, Lawrence, Michael, Randy and Shawn Glover, Sheila Moss, Michelle Love; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandchild.

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Published by Fayetteville Observer on Nov. 26, 2013.

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December 18, 2013

I MISS U PAPA:(

Micheal Cromartie

November 28, 2013

Missing my big brother. A great brother, friend and mentor may he rest in peace. Forever brotherly love.

November 28, 2013

May God's love give you peace during this time of sorrow. Arlise Taylor

Lisa (Mitchell) Green

November 28, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the Cromartie family; May you find peace and comfort in the arms of our Almighty God!

Bergitta Barnes

November 27, 2013

My sincere condolences to the entire family. My God continue to watch over the family through this time of grief and sorrow.

Carzelle Horton

November 27, 2013

May God comfort the family and give them strength to endure the loss of their beloved Ricky. A great son,brother,father, uncle and a good friend to many but most of all a good man.... he`ll truly be missed.

Thompson Ben

November 27, 2013

Praying for you and family @ this difficult time, may God bless you.

Ruth McKoy

November 27, 2013

Keeping you all in prayer during this difficult time. I know that God will keep you safe and give you the strength that you need. I will miss seeing Mr. Ricky.

Audrey Dempsey

November 27, 2013

Keeping you all in my prayers during this difficult time. May our Father's love comfort you as he carries you and dries your tears.

Cyd Faulk Burgwyn

November 26, 2013

May God comfort your family in this time of sorrow. I went to school with Ricky from South Lumberton to Sr. High. He'll be missed. He's in the arms of The Lord now. Rest in peace Ricky.

Linda McGirt

November 26, 2013

Keeping you all in our prayers, McGirt family..

Debra Brown Patterson

November 26, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Janette Leake-Brown

November 26, 2013

Praying for your family God does'nt make any mistakes

November 26, 2013

Praying for the family Donnie Sampson

Ursula Greene

November 26, 2013

My deepest condolences.

IKE SINGLETARY SR.

November 26, 2013

May The Lord my God be with your Family in these times of Bereavement. Bro. Ricky you are going to be missed, It seems like only yesterday when was riding Bus 83 going to O.H.S. joking, playing around and having a good time as kids do. May God Bless Your Soul and Enjoy Heaven my Brother and I will forever keep your family in Prayer.

Alexcia Odom-Gavin

November 26, 2013

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your time of bereavement.

Don Britt

November 26, 2013

I am So Sorry can't believe He is Gone. I knew Ricky from the time We were kids Loved Him played hrs and hrs of basketball together .. May The Comfort of God be with You

November 25, 2013

Lumberton High School Class of 1981. RIP Ricky.

Elston Powell

November 25, 2013

RIP My Brother

tommy williams

November 25, 2013

Iam sorry for your loss. love you al

Steve Harper

November 25, 2013

There will be an empty chair at the holiday table this year, but it will be filled with loving memories.

Demetrice ELLIS-Dixon

November 25, 2013

Lord I remember Mr.Ricky he was an good old friend to the Ellis FAMILY'S as his aunt and my mom was best of friends and all the cutting up making me laugh as a child.Its just horde to believe we are just can't get over it. But he was an good man he will be watching over all. And my prayers are with you. RegeniaEllis& GaryEllis& Demetrice Ellis-Dixon

Judy Wilson

November 25, 2013

For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 1 Cor. 13:12

I am saddened at the passing of your husband and father. During times such as these, it is difficult to find the right words to say. Truly I know your pain! May you find comfort and warmth in embracing the knowledge that God loves you all, and that our prayers are with you.

November 25, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers. Miriam Byrd

November 25, 2013

sorry for your loss

November 25, 2013

I remember the first time I met Mr. Cromartie and his wife at the daycare. My husband had just passed away. I was skeptical about my daughter being in daycare. They made me feel my baby was going to be alright. He will be greatly missed. A heart felt prayer goes out for the family especially Mrs. Bernice.

Keith McMillan

November 25, 2013

God Rest your soul my friend... It seems like yesterday we were neighbors cutting up on Kenny Biggs Road and now you're gone. We will miss you tremendously my brother, rest well in Heaven. The McMillan's (Tuba, Carl & Kee-Kee)

April Phillips Hall

November 25, 2013

Lifting you all up in prayer. I haven't seen Ricky since high school. I pray you all will experience that peace that passes all understanding that can only come from the Lord. Praying, also, that you feel the Father's loving arms embracing you and carrying you through the tough days!!!

William Freeman

November 25, 2013

God's blessings to the family...one of the best point guards in Lumberton hoop history...always great humor and personality....will miss you "Gus" (always called him Gus Williams) older friends know who that is...much love and peace to the family...Coach Free

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