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Norris Baxter Cromer

1933 - 2022

Norris Baxter Cromer obituary, 1933-2022, Forsyth County, NC

BORN

1933

DIED

2022

Norris Cromer Obituary

Cromer, Norris (Cotton) Baxter

December 28, 1933 - November 12, 2022

Mr. Norris Baxter Cromer Sr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12 at the home of his son. He was born on December 28, 1933 in Forsyth County, NC. Norris "Cotton" Cromer graduated from Griffith High School and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He worked in the plate glass industry and owned Cromer Glass Company. He had many friends that enjoyed eating at The Diner at Gordan Manor, Dukes, and Little Richards on Country Club Rd. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Rachel Snow Cromer; three sisters, Dorothy Styers, Audrey Knouse, and Lenola "Diddy" Rynn. Surviving is one brother, Bill Cromer and wife, Mavareen, sons Norris Baxter Cromer Jr. (wife Karen), Jon Barry Cromer (wife Shawn) and grandson Ryan Cromer. There will be a private burial only. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your chosen place of worship or charity. Many thanks to Trellis Homecare for their loving care and assistance.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Nov. 17, 2022.

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Bobbie Barron

November 17, 2022

My sincere condolences to Mr. Cromer's family and a special acknowledgement of his loving son, N. Baxter Cromer, Jr. for his dedication to caring for his father in his last years. I am honored to have had the privilege of meeting Norris Sr. just days prior to his passing.

Gregg Blevins-Residential Building Specialties, Inc

November 17, 2022

Norris was one of a kind! He Worked for me for years and taught our guys more than anyone. He was a joy to be around and is still talked about at our comapny!

Barry and Sybille Sidden

November 17, 2022

Norris was one of a kind. A special friend and subcontractor. Norris worked with us from the start of our company in 1976 until his retirement. He went above and beyond in everything he did. He was a dear and treasured friend.
Barry and Sybille Sidden
Siddco Inc/Sidden Homes

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