Theodore Cromey Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Theodore "Ted" Joseph Cromey Sr., age 64, of Austell passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 29, 1946 in Monroe county of Rochester, New York. Ted graduated from high school and attended Monroe Community College (MCC). During a time when young men were drafted into the military, Ted made the decision to join the Air Force to honorably serve our country. He completed his basic training in Texas where he learned his trick of always wearing a t-shirt backwards to prevent sunburn. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict were his MMO was security. Ted was later stationed in Walla Walla, Washington upon returning home. In 1971, Ted met the love of his life, Gail Ann Palmer. After dating, they were married on June 30, 1973. Ted's family grew with Todd and Craig as he raised as his sons. Later, T.J. came along to complete the family. Ted worked in security for Kodak while residing in Rochester. Upon attending a party of a family member, Ted and Gail visited Georgia. After the celebration was over, they realized that they had fallen in love with the area and within two weeks, their home in Rochester was sold. It seemed like they were meant to live in the warm embrace of Georgia. It had been a dream of Ted to work for Lockheed Martin. His dream came true as he was hired and worked as a systems analyst for the manufacturing company. He retired after 30 years on December 1, 2009. Besides his family, Ted enjoyed all aspects of life including bass fishing, photography, wood carving, astronomy, and cooking. He fished in many tournaments and helped capture memories for people at weddings. He built his own telescope which was used to document Haley's Comet. Ted not only cooked for his immediate family, but he would bring bowls of his famous chili to his Lockheed Martin and Station 22 Fire Department families. Ted is survived by his wife, Gail Ann Cromey; sons, T.J. Cromey Jr. and wife Samantha of Douglasville, Todd Matthews and wife Tammie of Cartersville, and Craig Matthews and wife Paula of Douglasville; brother, James Cromey and wife Carolyn of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren Austin, Ashley, Marie, Noah, Hailey, Jessica, Joseph, Grayling, Heather, Abbey, Michael, Will, and Eli; great-grandson Nathan; Nieces, Judy and husband Gene of West Palm Beach, FL and Jennifer and husband Adrian of West Palm Beach, FL; and Nephew, Joey and wife Tina of West Palm Beach, FL. A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10:30am at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Odyssey Hospice: Odyssey Hospice Donations 2302 Parklake Drive NE Suite 150 Atlanta, Ga 30345

Theodore Cromey Sr

September 29, 1946 - November 18, 2010

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Theodore Cromey Sr

September 29, 1946 - November 18, 2010

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