Larry Douglas Cromer

Pauline, SC- Larry Douglas Cromer, 64, husband of Debra Smith Cromer, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at his home after a long and courageous battle with stomach cancer. Born November 29, 1952 in Waco, TX, Mr. Cromer was a son of the late Roy W. and Thelma Marie Hutchins Cromer. After graduating from Dorman High School, he faithfully served his country in Vietnam as a security police K9 dog handler. Mr. Cromer was a member and Deacon of Friendship Baptist Church where he was a Sunday school teacher and choir member. He also served as past Assistant Fire Chief at Pauline Glenn Springs Fire Department, where he was currently serving as Chaplain. Mr. Cromer served as past Worshipful Master of Calhoun Masonic Lodge 81, and in the past, on the Deacon Board of Anderson Mill Road Baptist Church. He was employed with Spartanburg Regional Medical Center for 23 years and enjoyed a roll of Santa Claus there for 21 years before his retirement. In addition to his wife of 42 years, he is survived by his daughter, Dana Lorraine Cromer, of the home; his son, Brian Douglas Cromer (Amy) of Union, SC; and seven grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Cromer, Robert Smith, Andrew Smith, Raegan Bond, Zoie, Addison, and Maddox Cromer. He was predeceased by a brother, Steve; and a sister, Cindy. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 14th, 2PM at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Brian Harris. The family will receive friends following the service. The family will be at the home. A special thanks to hospice nurses, Cindy, Kathy, Rebecca, Cheri, Deb, and Chaplain Andrew Fischer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 1530 Drayton Road, Drayton, SC 29333.