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Benny Cruey Sr.

1947 - 2022

Benny Cruey Sr. obituary, 1947-2022

BORN

1947

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Eastman Funeral Home - Greenwich

49 West Main Street

Greenwich, Ohio

Benny Cruey Obituary

Benny Joe Cruey Sr.

Feb 8, 1947 - Oct 7, 2022

Greenwich

Benny Joe Cruey Sr., 75, of Greenwich, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. Benny was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Richlands, Virginia, the son of the late Emmet William and Gladys Lorraine (nee McGhee) Cruey. Benny proudly served in U.S. Army during Vietnam from 1966-1968. Following his military service, his family moved to Huron County.

He worked as a welder for Superior Coach and Sheller Globe in Norwalk, retiring in 2009. Benny was a life member of Norwalk VFW.

Survivors include his son, Benny Joe (Alexandria) Cruey Jr., of Norwalk; grandchildren, Jackson, Aubrielle, and Miriam Cruey; sister, Carol Cantrell of Norwalk; brother, Larry (Sue) Cruey of Virginia; other close relatives; and beloved furry companion, Ferby. Benny was preceded in death by his parents; several siblings; and wife, Mary Cruey.

Calling hours will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 W. Main St., Greenwich, with military rites beginning at 7 p.m. Expressions of sympathy for the Cruey family may be given at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Norwalk Reflector on Oct. 11, 2022.

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