On April 4, 2021 Gilbert Lloyd Cron of Woodland, MI was promoted to Glory at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Gilbert (also known as Gil) was born in Los Angeles, California on September 21, 1934 to his parents Charles A. Cron and Jenny Pearl (Vickrey) Cron. He was the sixth of eight children. In 1954 Gil joined the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served until 1958. On September 19, 1954 he married Patricia J. Ramsey (known as Pat). They were married for 66 years and raised four children. After his time in the Marine Corps he worked as a meat-cutter in both Northern and Southern California. After his retirement from Safeway Supermarket, he and Pat moved to Smithfield, Virginia where he worked as a USDA meat inspector. Gil loved to travel and instilled this love in each of his children. He took the family on many memorable family vacations throughout the United States, camping and visiting National Parks and Monuments along the way. Gil also loved music! He enjoyed listening to big -band music and would take Pat dancing at the Hollywood Palladium when they were younger. Gil was also a talented singer and self-taught piano player. He loved gospel music and used his talents to lead church choirs throughout his lifetime. Gil will be lovingly missed by his wife, Pat and his children: Gil (Pamela) Cron, Darla (Chris) Vinton, Rhonda Cron, and Susanne (Tony) Garcia. He will also be remembered by his 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, his sister Darlene (Cron) Caswell, along with many nieces and nephews.The memorial service and burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery on April 12, 2021. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to the Wounded Warrior Project. Cards may be sent to the home at 9677 E Barnum Rd, Woodland, MI 48897. Online condolences can be left at www.koopsfsc.com.
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