Harold E. Croley

Harold E. Croley, 81, of Port Charlotte formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away April 25, 2006. He was born July 19, 1924 in Nevisdale, KY to Tye and Judy (Smith) Croley. Harold served in the US Navy during WWII. He worked as a Quality Control Engineer for Dayton Walther before retiring to Port Charlotte. Harold was a member of First Baptist Church and the Brookville Lodge #596 of Ohio and a 32 second degree Mason. He was an avid flyer, golfer and belonged to the Hole in One Club. Harold will be greatly missed by his wife of 62 years, Edna; daughters Betty Appleton of Sarasota and Anita Blair and Susan (Gary) Rice both of Dayton, Ohio; son Harold (Gloria) Croley Jr, of Laura, Ohio; sister Paula Moran of Pt. Charlotte; seven grandchildren; one niece and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Oneida Hamby. The family will receive friends 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Punta Gorda Chapel of Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services. A celebration of Harold’s life will be at 11:00 am, Friday, April 28 at Punta Gorda Chapel of Larry Taylor Funeral with Rev. James Kibelbek officiating. Burial will follow after service at Charlotte Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations maybe made to First Baptist Church of Pt. Charlotte, 20035 Quesada Ave., Pt. Charlotte, FL 33952. To express condolences to the family, please sign the online guestbook.