Mr. Billy Wayne Cromer, age 76, husband of Darlene, of Brodhead, KY, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Rockcastle Regional Hospital.
Bill was born April 27, 1945, in Hansford, KY to the late Dewey and Geneva (Mink) Cromer. He was a member of the Ottawa Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing, hunting, NASCAR, and spending time with friends and family. He married Darlene Smith on April 17, 1967, and from that union came one daughter: Rhonda.
Those left to celebrate his life are his wife of 54 years: Darlene; one daughter: Rhonda Childress and husband Jerry of Brodhead, KY; grandchildren: Adrienne Riffe and husband Jesse of Lancaster, KY, Emily Childress of Richmond, KY; step-grandchildren: Jessica Cromer and husband Jason of Brodhead, KY, Christopher Childress and wife Jennifer of Brodhead, KY; five step great-grandchildren: Jordan, Faith, Trinity, Kaleigh, Fynnley; two brothers: Benny Cromer and wife Donna of Brodhead, KY, Ricky Cromer of KS; and one sister: Betty Albright and husband Larry of Brodhead, KY; as well as nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Bobby Dale Cromer; and one sister: Lois Jane Cromer Burton Bastin.
Visitation for Mr. Bill Cromer will be Monday, September 20, 2021, from 6-9pm at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 1pm at the Marvin E. Owens Home for Funerals with Bro. Ralph Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Ottawa Cemetery. Pall Bearers will be Jesse Riffe, Trevor Smith, Jason Childress, Shawn Childress, Larry Albright, and Jordan Nicely. Honorary pall bearers will be Junior Blanton, James McFerron, and Joe Lovins.