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1938
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2020
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George Croom Obituary
NEWARK - A private graveside funeral service for Sgt. George Henry Croom, Jr., 81, of Newark, will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
A memorial service, celebrating the life of George Henry Croom, Jr., will be held at a later date.
George was born in Newark, Ohio on April 17, 1938 to the late George H. Croom, Sr. and Lugune (Gibson) Harris. He passed away at Riverside Methodist Hospital on March 29, 2020.
George proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement, he was a Sergeant with the Licking County Sheriff's Department for 16 years. He was a devoted member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as an usher and was active with the men's prayer breakfast group.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Annie M. (Harper) Croom, whom he married August 19, 1961; 3 sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous other family members.
Visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about George or to sign an online guest book.
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for George and the Croom family.
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Cindy Grundies
April 10, 2020
Dear Annie and Family
I am sorry to hear of Georges passing
My prayers and sympathy
Theresa Love
April 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss ,what very nice man he will be missed our prayers for your family
Marcia Phelps
April 8, 2020
My deepest sympathy and prayers to Annie and the family. George certainly was very proud of his family. May you receive comfort from your memories. May George RIH.
Margaret Miller
April 8, 2020
Annie and family sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort. Margaret
Marion Smith
April 8, 2020
With honor to the memory of US Navy Veteran George Henry Croom, Jr. for his service to his country.
Balinda Berry
April 8, 2020
Annie and Family, sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you, Annie. George will be missed.
Phyllis Benner
April 7, 2020
Annie and family so sorry for your loss.George was a great person and really good friend.He will be missed.
Phyllis Benner
April 7, 2020
Annie and family so sorry for you loss.George was a great person and really good friend that I had the pleasure of working with.He will be missed.
Chris and Elaine Post
April 2, 2020
We were so saddened to hear this.
He was a Godly and wonderful man.
Bill Mercurio
April 1, 2020
proud to serve with you as a board member and as a former deputy
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