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C.J. Croft Obituary
Mr. Croft was born in DeKalb County on Oct. 29, 1925. He had retired from Gadsden City Fire Department. He was a talented carpenter, and could build anything from furniture to houses. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Douglas H. Fox during World War II. He was a longtime member of Louis Street Baptist Church, having served as a deacon and wherever they may have needed him. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will by greatly missed by all who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Sarah Frances Smith Croft; parents, Lee and Jesse Croft; sisters, Thelma Monroe and Velma Peppers; and brothers, Herbert Croft and Bethel Croft.
He is survived by his daughters, Paulette (Wayne) Hornbuckle and Barbara (Don) Hill; son, Wade (Marylane) Croft; grandchildren, Bryan, Brett and Brady Hill, Carrie (Brett) Yancey, Katie (Chris) Hall, Justin and Jay Croft, Luke and Madeline Jenkins; great-grandchildren, Savanna, Sydney and Sara Kate Yancey, Evan, Allyssa, Gavin and Alexandra Hill.
Pallbearers are his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are deacons from Louis Street Baptist Church and the Gadsden City Fire Department.
The family would like to express their special thanks to the Amedisys staff, especially Jan Hooks, Michelle Keasler and Kim Bowdoin; Dr. Steve Sanders; and Dr. Lowndes Harrison and staff of the Cancer Center.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this evening from 5 until 7.
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Memories and Condolences
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Rebecca (Parker) Crawford
March 20, 2011
Paulette, Barbara and Wade - I am so sorry to hear of your Father passing. I still remember growing up and playing with you as our parents were very dear friends. After my Dad died my Mom and Tiny went to Europe together and had a great time. Then my Mom died and then your Mom died and now your Dad has gone to be with your Mom. Our parents are all together and I hope that they are having as good a time in Heaven as they did on earth.
john simmons
March 8, 2011
Wade, my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father.
Pam Lovett, Trudy McNish. Terry Keenum
March 4, 2011
Paulette, Barbara and Wade we are very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We know all too well the MONSTER that cancer is. We are also very sorry that we didn't hear of your loss until after the funeral. Thinking you all.
Roger Putman
March 4, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Mr. Croft.-My prayers are with your family.
March 4, 2011
Wade Sorry to hear about your father Alan Rogers
March 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Smith-Starr
March 4, 2011
My thoughts and prayer are with you all. CJ was such a great man.. I called him my Pawpaw for the longest. I will always remember during ball season Tiny doing all of our hair the same way and CJ there to cheer us on and give some of the BEST advice.. He will be missed so much. I miss you all and love you all.
March 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Debbie and Joe Duke
Dave McPherson
March 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Your father was a great man, Paulette.
March 3, 2011
C. J. was like a father to Kenneth. We will miss him greatly. I always felt like he was family instead of just a friend. We love all of you and are praying for you. Love, Kenneth and Linda
March 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It seems like yesterday I saw ya'll when Tiny died. CJ was a special man and loved by everyone. I'll never forget him and my Daddy painting together many years ago and what fun they had too. I still have the pictures of Mother and Tiny in Europe and Gatlinburg. One day I'll send them. I'm living at PCB at my Sugar Shack I've had 8 yrs. Sorry I won't be there to see youall. You are in my heart. Marty Parker Johnson PCB and Gadsden.
Barry Hester
March 3, 2011
Sorry for your loss. I lost my mother last week & I share in your grief, Barbara. I remember all the good times we all had on Nunnaly Ave. So many precious memories. I've been in touch with Donna & she emailed me about your dad's transition. My thoughts & prayers are with you & hope yours are with me.
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