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Charles Croy Obituary
Charles Lee Croy, 69, passed away at 7:57 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at his home.
Charles was born June 18, 1954, to Donald W. and Frances (Magers) Croy.
Charles graduated from Findlay High School in 1972 and received his undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Findlay (formerly known as Findlay College). He then received his graduate degree in Clinical Psychology at University of Michigan. Charles worked at Ohio Health Care after graduation and then at St. Vincent Medical Center in Clinical Psychology.
He became co-owner of D.W.C. Properties working alongside his father, Donald, and sister, Fradonna.
Charles is survived by his niece, Stephanie (James) Snyder of Pickerington; nephew, David (Angel) Buck II of Findlay; three great-nephews; five great-nieces; and sister-in-law, Tammy Croy.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Fradonna Buck; brother-in-law, David Buck; and brother, Donald Watson Croy Jr.
Charles will be remembered by his friends and family as a kind and caring man whose sense of humor enriched our lives. He will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank Donna Hotelling for the extra love and care she gave Charlie over the years.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Charles' funeral will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Hancock County, Bridge Home Health and Hospice, or charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be shared with the family via www.coldrencrates.com.
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Linda Schlachter
January 1, 2025
I miss Charlie. I miss his friendship, his humor, his quick wit, his calls. He was a bright light in my life!
Lori Hackenberger Rafter
January 27, 2024
Chuck had a quick wit and an infectious laugh. Loved spending time with him and Don in Tarpon Springs when they would come for vacation. RIP Chuck.
Linda Schlachter
January 14, 2024
Charlie was one of my favorite people. I worked with him at the Tennyson Center in Toledo in the eighties. I am so grateful the we stayed friends all these years after he left and moved to Findlay. He was a kind man and a great counselor. Everyone, patients and staff, loved him. He had a great sense of humor and that never changed. He will be missed by all his Toledo friends and I will miss him. What a blessing it was to call him friend.
Jeff DesCamp
January 7, 2024
Being an out-of-towner, I never really had a chance to know Charlie like the rest of the group, but he was, just that ...a decent, fun, responsible member of a beloved group of friends. Mention the name Charlie C. --we all felt warmth.
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