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A.C. Crotts Obituary

HICKORY - Mr. A.C. Crotts, 74, of Hickory, passed away Monday, July 28, 2008, at Catawba Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. A.C. was born Oct. 16, 1933, in Cleveland County to the late Charlie Crotts and Arno Spake Crotts. He retired from the International Union of Electrical Workers and General Electric, was president of the George Hildebrand Ruritan Club, a member of Wilkies Grove Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. A.C. was also a loving father, grandfather, friend and a compassionate husband who always believed family came first. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Carol Crotts and Virginia Hoffman. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Peggy Crotts of the home; two daughters, Teresa Lemons and husband, Michael, of Lincolnton and Lisa Dellinger and husband, Dwayne, of Hickory; two sisters, Willard Walker and Brenda Jones; and one brother, Dwight Crotts. Also surviving are three grandsons, Bradley Lemons, Chris Lemons and Heath Dellinger, and one granddaughter, Haley Dellinger. The funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ray Raymer officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with military rites performed by members of American Legion Post 234 of Valdese. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, at Wilkies Grove Baptist Church. Memorials contributions may be made to Wilkies Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 5780 Wilkies Grove Church Road, Hickory, N.C. 28602. An online guest book and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Crotts family.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Jul. 30, 2008.

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May 9, 2018

To a wonderful human being .Feeding me dinner and allowing me to come and play with his children as a child.Peggy always so nice. in the early 90s I saw them both and both did not remember who I was until I spoke my name . My Christmas was special with a tree from them. Prayers and love to all.I was not aware of his passing until 2018.

Carol & Doug Dickson

August 5, 2008

Teresa and Mike,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Steve & Pamela Graves

August 2, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Burl Robinson

July 30, 2008

Although I didn't know A.C.'s family members, he and I were long time friends when we worked for our unions. As of late, we had exchanged emails on a regular basis.
I was shocked and very saddened to see his name in the obituary and feel as though I have lost a family member.
All of his love ones has my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you at this time of sorrow.

Thurman Roe

July 30, 2008

My family will hold you all in prayer. I will miss seeing A.C. sitting in the pew on Sunday Morning and getting the opportunity to just say good morning and enjoy a conversation with him. May our Lord keep and comfort you all.

Doug Young

July 30, 2008

AC was a great friend and neighbor. He will be missed by all. Peggy and family, May God bless and hold each and everyone of you close to his heart! You all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Anything I can do please let me know.

Sheriff John T. McDevitt

July 30, 2008

I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy in your time of great sorrow. Only those who have lost a loved one can know the depth of your feelings. I have experienced the death of my parents, a child and my grandparents. I know how difficult these times can be for those left behind.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time and know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Patricia Chaney/Scarbrough

July 30, 2008

Teresa,
I am truly sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers and thoughts
sincerely
Tricia C. Scarbrough

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