The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Wednesday, February 7, 1996            TAG: 9602070355
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RICHARD D. CROFT SR.

Richard D. Croft Sr., KE4YKT, passed away Feb. 4, 1996, at age 47.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Norma; four children, Richie, Chris, Janie and Jennifer; two grandchildren; his mother, Joyce Croft; brother, Brad; and sister, Sandy Sherf.

Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hollomon-Brown, Kempsville Chapel. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Victoria, Va. on Friday at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

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