Lloyd Allan Crombie, 74, of Swansea, SC, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
He was born on January 26, 1950 to Robert & Anna (Miller) Crombie in Peoria, IL.
He married Christina Darling on July 16th, 1975 in Bartonville, IL. He later married Mary Ann Marlin on April 3, 1981 in Princeton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his daughter Janelle (Mike) Chavis of Swansea, SC, his son Daniel Marlin of Peoria, IL, his daughter Amelia (Nicholas) Christy of Bryant, IL & his son Sean (Nicole) Crombie of San Tan Valley, AZ. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Crombie of Canton, IL, one nephew & two nieces.
He will be missed by his grandchildren Collin Christy, Grant Christy & Sara Christy.
He attended Bradley University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology in 1984. He began working for the Illinois Department of Employment Security in 1985 as a Disabled Veterans Employment Representative helping Veterans return to the workforce, he retired in 2014 after 28 years.
He attended Peoria Central High school until August 1967 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. He trained at 29 palms in California & was deployed to Vietnam in February 1968. He was injured on March 4th by shrapnel and after recovering on a medical ship, returned to duty. He was injured again on April 28th under enemy fire and received a gunshot wound to the leg and was sent to Great Lakes Naval to recuperate for 1 year. He received two purple heart medals for his injuries.
He moved to Swansea, SC in 2022 to a large wooded property on a beautiful lake. He enjoyed drinking coffee on the porch, watching the birds and trees, and reading good books. He enjoyed talking on the phone with family and friends, learning about history, studying genealogy, and belonged to the Washburn VFW Post before moving, he loved his country with honor.
Cremation rites have been accorded in South Carolina. A graveside service and burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at T2T.org
Lloyd was preceded in death by a special friend, Lloyd Crombie. They traveled to Alaska together, spent time together at the Legion and we're companions for several years. https://www.masonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/VerniceVern-Iunker
Lloyd Allan Crombie, 74, of Swansea, SC, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8th, 2024.
He was born on January 26, 1950 to Robert & Anna (Miller) Crombie in Peoria, IL.
He married Christina Darling on July 16th, 1975 in Bartonville, IL. He later married Mary Ann Marlin on April 3, 1981 in Princeton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his daughter Janelle (Mike) Chavis of Swansea, SC, his son Daniel Marlin of Peoria, IL, his daughter Amelia (Nicholas) Christy of Bryant, IL & his son Sean (Nicole) Crombie of San Tan Valley, AZ. He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Crombie of Canton, IL, one nephew & two nieces.
He will be missed by his grandchildren Collin Christy, Grant Christy & Sara Christy.
He attended Bradley University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology in 1984. He began working for the Illinois Department of Employment Security in 1985 as a Disabled Veterans Employment Representative helping Veterans return to the workforce, he retired in 2014 after 28 years.
He attended Peoria Central High school until August 1967 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. He trained at 29 palms in California & was deployed to Vietnam in February 1968. He was injured on March 4th by shrapnel and after recovering on a medical ship, returned to duty. He was injured again on April 28th under enemy fire and received a gunshot wound to the leg and was sent to Great Lakes Naval to recuperate for 1 year. He received two purple heart medals for his injuries.
He moved to Swansea, SC in 2022 to a large wooded property on a beautiful lake. He enjoyed drinking coffee on the porch, watching the birds and trees, and reading good books. He enjoyed talking on the phone with family and friends, learning about history, studying genealogy, and belonged to the Washburn VFW Post before moving, he loved his country with honor.
Cremation rites have been accorded in South Carolina. A graveside service and burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation at T2T.org
Lloyd was preceded in death by a special friend, Lloyd Crombie. They traveled to Alaska together, spent time together at the Legion and we're companions for several years. https://www.masonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/VerniceVern-Iunker
