Charles Lowell Cron

Charles Lowell, Cron, 78, of Cottonwood died August 4. He was born September 2, 1931 in South Gate, California, the son of Charles Alonzo Cron and Jennie Pearl Vicrey Cron. He was a graduate of Bell Gardens High School and attended Santa Ana and Fullerton College. Mr. Cron served his country as a Petty officer in the Navy during the Korean War earning the National Defense Service Medal. His employment was with the Santiago County Water District and Sears Roebuck Company. He enjoyed restoring old Fords, he rode horses, enjoyed camping, baseball, the Fire Department, auto racing and community service. His wife of 49 years, Constance Joan Cron, preceded him in death. Mr. Cron leaves his sons, Charles Walter of Temecula, California, Dennis Lowell (Sherrry) of Apple Valley, California and David Russell of Camp Verde; daughter Charlene Renee of Cottonwood; brother Gilbert Cron (Pat) of Nebraska; Darlene Caswell (and late husband Charles) of Texas; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 9 in the Westcott Funeral Home at 10 AM. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. VFW Post #7400 will provide military honors. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com