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William Gar Cromer, age 75 of Mt. Vernon, departed this life Friday, May 10, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on April 27, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, a son of the late William Delbert and Hazel (Roberts) Cromer. He had been a Pepsi Cola employee and also served his country in the US Army. William found great joy in working on mowers and weedeaters and fixing old cars and trucks. On October 1, 1992 he was united in marriage to Dooley Kirby and they enjoyed 31 years together.
Those left to celebrate his life are his wife, Dooley Cromer. His children: Cindy Johnson (Gary) of Mt. Vernon, Ky; Gail Cromer (Tim Philpot) of Mt. Vernon, Ky; his stepchildren: Lois Abrams of Mt. Vernon, Ky; and Lisa Abney (Chris) of Mt. Vernon, Ky; his 4 grandchilden and multiple step grandchildren. His brothers: Dean and Donny Cromer; his sisters: Sylvia Kirby, Helen Cromer and Patsy Wallin. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers: Dallas, Delbert Gene and James Cromer; sisters: Joan Mayfield, Sybil Cromer and Ruth Cromer.