Rodney L. Croson

Rodney L. Croson obituary, Alexandria, VA

Rodney L. Croson

Rodney Croson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jefferson Funeral Chapel - Alexandria on Nov. 14, 2024.

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Rodney was born in Warrenton, VA on April 18, 1939. He passed away in Alexandria, VA on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Predeceased by his loving parents, Sarah and David Croson, and sister's Della and Helen, and brother-in-law Bill; beloved husband to Ruth P. Croson; cherished father to Daniel Croson (Michelle); brother to Doris Powell, Mary Sexton; brother-in-law to Mary Sheehan (Mike). He will truly be missed by many including nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Rodney deeply loved his family, golf, puzzles, sweets, and ice cream.
Relatives and friends will be received at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, 5755 Castlewellan Drive, Alexandria, VA 22315 on Sunday, November 17, 2024, 4PM-8PM. Graveside service, Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11AM, Mt. Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria, VA 22306. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association [https://act.alz.org/site/Donation].

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5755 Castlewellan Dr., Alexandria, VA 22315

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