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Joseph Cromer Obituary
Mr. Joseph Kiser Cromer, 78, of Winston-Salem died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at his home. Mr. Cromer was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Stokes County to Joseph Hilary Cromer and Clemmie Kiser Cromer. He was a member of Shiloh Lutheran Church and retired as a machinist from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. with 36 years of service. He served his country during World War II in Navy aviation in the South Pacific and was a member of the Pfafftown VFW. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Wade Cromer; and two sisters, Lena Ashby and Moneda Westmoreland. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Mary Beck Cromer; a daughter, Melody C. Webber of Charlotte; and a son, Barry A. Cromer of Wilmington. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Funeral Home with burial to follow in Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 18, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Shiloh Lutheran Church, Lewisville-Vienna Road, Lewisville, NC 27023.
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Barbara Beck Roop
January 19, 2004
People were always drawn to Joe by his loving, personable ways and wonderful spirit. And, as it has been said,"behind every great man,there is a great woman,"you,my aunt Mary Rose. May God Bless you.
Sheila Roop
January 19, 2004
Great Aunt Mary Rose, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember the joy and laughter Joe always brought to everyone at the Beck Christmas parties. God bless you and your children. You are in our prayers. Love, Sheila and Chris
Vickie McGee
January 18, 2004
Aunt Mary Rose, Meloney and Barry, It is with our deepest sympathy that we share your loss. We send our love and God's blessings and comfort to you. Love , Larry and Vickie(Beck) McGee
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