Bobby Ray Croson, 89, formerly of St. Albans, passed away Tues. Nov. 17, 2015, at Majestic Memory Care in Hollywood, Fla. He fought a five year battle with Alzheimer's and eventually gave up his fight to go to his eternal home.
Born June 6, 1926, in Teays, W.Va., he was the son of the late Thomas and Minnie Croson. He attended the Green Valley Church of God. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy in World War II, and will best be remembered for his love of music.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Violet Louise Croson, Helen Stone Croson, Frances Persinger Croson; his brother, James David Croson; and his sister, Opal (Sis) Samples.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Patricia Croson; grandsons, Aaron and Chad Strain; and great-grandchildren, Hailey Madison and Ethan David Strain, all of Davie, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Margaret Croson and Barbara Givens; and brothers-in-law, Didd Givens and Ray Spradling.
Bob was cremated in Fla. and there will be no service. He will be returned to his beloved St. Albans at a later date and his ashes will buried in Cunningham Memorial Park.
Online condolences may be sent to the Croson family and the online guestbook signed by visiting www.raynesfuneralhome.com.
Raynes Funeral Home, 20072 Charleston Road, Buffalo, is in charge of arrangements.