Joe H. Cronan Sr., age 84, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on November 2, 2021. Joe was a proud Army Veteran and retired from Rohm and Haas after working there for 35 years. He was a loving father and grandfather. Joe enjoyed spending time watching UT sports, playing golf, bowling, and taking care of his beloved birds. He is preceded in death by parents Otella Llewellyn and Walter Cronan. Joe is survived by children Mary Jo (Glen) Russell, Debbie (Dann) Osborn, and Joey Cronan; grandchildren Amber (Darren) Black, Joel Cronan, and Alex Reagan; several great-grandchildren and a loving extended family. The family would like to thank the staff of UT Hospital for the love and care they provided Joe. Family and friends will meet at East Tennessee State Veteran's Cemetery on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 1:45pm for a 2pm inurnment service.
