Frank Crorey

Frank Allen Crorey, Sr. “ Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend” Frank Allen Crorey, age 66 was born June 18, 1939 in Roseville, MI to Florence and William Crorey, passed away February 9, 2006 in Huntsville, Texas. Frank attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas. He enlisted and served honorably in the US Coast Guard in 1956. After his service, he returned home and married his childhood sweetheart Joyce Johnson in April of 1961. He acquired his Master Plumber License and operated a successful business for numerous years in the Port Arthur/Groves area. Frank and Joyce enjoyed home construction/remodeling projects in which many were recognized in various areas of Texas. Frank was a avid lover of juke boxes, 50’s music, vintage cars, deer hunting, playing bingo and his drums. He enjoyed quality time with is wife of 45 years and family throughout his life and will always be remembered in his cowboy hat as a hardworking, caring , loving Husband and Father. Thanks for the memories Pop! You were truly one of a kind! We love you so much and will never let you out of our hearts. He is survived by his wife Joyce Crorey , two sons Frank A. Crorey, Jr. and wife Yvette of Beaumont, Steve M. Crorey of Austin, daughter Elaine H. Dawson and husband Russell of Montgomery, grandchildren; Hunter Crorey, Dakota Crorey, Cassidy Crorey, Madison Dawson, Spencer Dawson, Gracie Dawson and step grandson Korey Pedigo, brother Bob Crorey and wife Ruth, sister Jane Van Howe and husband Ken, sister Marion Majewski and husband Lenny, sister Joyce Scudder , brother David Crorey and wife Cindy, sister Christine Savage and husband Rich , sister-in-law Vivian Crorey and mother-in-law Lucille Johnson of Groves and numerous nieces , nephews, extended family and wonderful friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Irene Benedetti, brother William Crorey, father-in-law Robert Johnson brother-in-law Al Scudder. Memorial services will be held Sunday February 12, 2006 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas with Dr. Richard Rogers officiating. The family will receive visitation from friends between 2 - 3 PM before the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society or the Charity of one’s choice. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at www.shmfh.com.

Frank Crorey

June 18, 1939 - February 12, 2006