Clarence Franklin Crosby | Eastern North Carolina Now

April 22, 1932 - October 11, 2019
    Mr. Clarence Franklin "Bing" Crosby, Jr, age 87, a resident of Washington, NC, died Friday, October 11, 2019 at his home.

    Mr. Crosby was born in Floral Park, LI NY on April 22, 1932 to the late Clarence Franklin Crosby and Edna Louise Krack Crosby. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Claudette Sue Ware Crosby and his sister Edna L Rogers of Orange, CA. He is survived by his two loving children, William Scott Crosby of Huntington, LI NY and Donna Jane Gargaro of Washington, his three grandchildren, Noelle and fiancé Joseph Moore, Lauren Gargaro both of Washington, and Amelia Crosby of Huntington LI, NY.

    He graduated from Sewanhaka High School, Floral Park LI, NY in 1950 and Davis and Elkins College, Elkins, WV in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He was drafted 10Aug1955 into the Army-3rd Armored Division serving in Hanau, Germany. He was a charter member and Master Councilor of Nassau Chapter - Order of DeMolay in Floral Park LI, NY.

    His hobbies include equestrian activities, member of the board and worker for Long Island Riding for the Handicapped, he also enjoyed swimming. He worked for Grumman Aerospace Corporation as a subcontract administrator and various other positions for 33 years.

    The family has requested that there will be no services.

    In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America or a charity of your choice.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Crosby family.