OBITUARY

Charles Hamilton Cromer

June 1, 1921 – May 12, 2020

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El Cajon Mortuary and Cremation Service

Charles Hamilton Cromer, age 98, of San Diego, California passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2020. Charles was born June 1, 1921 in San Diego, California to Jessica Mary Cromer and Carl Edwin 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

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.elcajonmortuary.com for the Cromer family.

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FAMILY

Carl Edwin CromerFather (deceased)

Sara Francis MartinWife

Jessica Mary CromerMother (deceased)

Robert CromerBrother (deceased)

Harriet FolsomSister (deceased)

Emmy Lou MartinSister (deceased)

Susan Sampson (Dan)Daughter

Bruce CromerSon (deceased)

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