Charles Hamilton Cromer

Charles is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sara Francis Martin; daughter and son-in-law Susan and Dan Sampson; 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by son Bruce Hamilton Cromer; parents Carl Edwin and Jessica Mary Cromer; brother Robert Cromer and sisters Harriet Folsom and Emmy Lou Martin.

Charles lived a long and full life. He was a graduate of Roosevelt Junior High School, San Diego High School and attended San Diego State. In his youth his passions were playing the violin, and exploring local history and geography. He was a sports enthusiast throughout his life and an avid fan of the Aztecs, Padres and Chargers. Charles joined the Marines in World War II I received a Purple Heart

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