James Robert Croom, Sr.

October 17, 1944 - December 31, 2018
James Robert Croom, Sr.

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James Robert Croom, Sr. age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Wilmington, on October 17, 1944, the son of James Harold Croom and Evelyn Rackley Croom.

James worked as a Supervisor in the Heating and Air Conditioning business.

He is survived by his wife, Addie Mae Croom; sons and and their wives: Jimmy and Sam Croom, Tony and Jenny Croom, Herbie and Tammy Croom, and John and Trish Sandlin; his brothers and their wives: Tommy and Alicia Croom, David and Cheryle Croom, and Gene and Cecilia Croom; adopted sister Rowena “Bit” Williams. He is also survived by his grandkids: Tamara and Ryan Watkins, Tyler Croom, Cameron Croom, Jusena Croom, CJ Croom, Austin Croom, Alyssa Croom, Herbie Croom Jr., Matt Croom, and Kaitlynn Croom; great grandkids: Brandon Watkins, Courtney Watkins, Deziray Watkins, Ayden Croom, Adalynn Croom, Braiden Croom, Aubree Simpson and Justin Croom.

Pallbearers for the service are: Davey Croom, Barry Croom, Tyler Croom, Cameron Croom, CJ Croom, Austin Croom, Marty Mason, Luke Mason and John Sandlin.

James loved spending time with his large family and his church family, golfing and fishing.

The family will receive friends at a visitation to be held Friday, January 4, 2019, from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the Gibson Avenue Baptist Church, 2037 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation, 1535 S.41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403. 910.791.9099.

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Friday, January 4, 2019
7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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1535 South 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
910-791-9099

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  • January 03, 2019
    Kenneth lit a candle:
    Lit since January 3, 2019 at 1:44:59 PM

  • January 03, 2019
    Brandi Bowman says:
    As long as I can remember, Robert has been "Uncle Robert" to me. From the time I was little we have know each other in church. He was always sweet and kind. He had a wonderful heart. I will forever remember you in my memories and my heart. Prays from his wonderful, loving family who lost someone so wonderful. Until we meet again.....

  • January 03, 2019
    Alyssa Croom says:
    Grandpa, I will always remember sitting beside you in church, I will always remember how much you loved to hear me sing and the smiles you would bring to ALL of your grandchildren. You were a GREAT Husband, father, brother, uncle, and Grandfather. I love you Grandpa, you will forever be in our hearts ❤

  • January 03, 2019
    Barry Croom lit a candle:
    Lit since January 3, 2019 at 1:04:34 PM

  • January 03, 2019
    Judy Tucker says:
    Praying for Peace and Comfort for the family now and in the coming day...