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FARRELL, Pennsylvania (MyValleyTributes) – A homegoing celebration in honor of Mr. Alexander Cromartie will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Baptist Church in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Mr. Cromartie gained his heavenly wings on September 4, 2021 in Sharon, Pennsylvania.

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Mr. Cromartie was born on July 5, 1941 in Elizabethtown, North Carolina to the late Matthew Cromartie, Sr. and Margaret McKoy Cromartie.

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Alexander obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University. He also studied Marketing at Penn State University (Shenango Valley Campus).

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Alexander worked as an Order Analyst at Sharon Steel Corporation for many years until his retirement. He also spent many years working as an Information Processor at the Westinghouse Corporation.

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Alexander joined Valley Baptist Church in Farrell, Pennsylvania, whereas he was a faithful servant for several years until his health began to decline. He was an Ordained Deacon, Trustee, Pay Master and Youth Advisor for the Masonic Youth Group.

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He also served in the United States Army.

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He leaves to cherish his memory his brother, Deacon Matthew Cromartie, Jr. (Annie) of Elizabethtown, North Carolina; two sister-in-laws: Mary Bethea of North Carolina and Eleanor Saunders of Brooklyn, New York; three nieces: Nicole Carmichael (Jimmy) of Georgia, Marieka Harrison & Marietta Bethea both of North Carolina; an adopted niece: Antoinette McClain (Elbert) of North Carolina; four nephews: Earl Cromartie (Debra) of North Carolina, Maurice Bethea of Georgia, James Saunders and Craig Saunders of Brooklyn, New York; an adopted sister, Flora Harrington of North Carolina; a host of other relatives, family, and friends; very special family members that were God Sent & will never be forgotten for their tireless efforts, Donna Moyer, Shona Cook and Norman Blue.

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Alexander was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha Cromartie; his brother, James Cromartie and his dear friend, Willa Belle Cromartie.

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A public viewing will be Monday, September 13, 2021 from 11 am - 2 pm at Newton Chapel in Elizabethtown, NC.  Interment will be in Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown, NC immediately after viewing. 

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