Bobby Harold Croom

Obituary Bobby H. Croom, 84, of Beaufort, passed away Tuesday November 29, 2022, at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 3, 2022, at Ann St. United Methodist Church in Beaufort with Pastor Taylor Mills and Rev. Dennis Goodwin officiating. The entombment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens in Zebulon, NC, the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday December 2, 2022, at Noe-Brooks Funeral Home in Morehead City. Bobby was born June 28, 1938, in Wake Co., NC to James B and Irona Long Croom, and continued to live in that area through his childhood. Following his graduation from Wakelon High School in 1956 he attended North Carolina State University where he received a degree in Aeronautical Engerineering and his commission into the US Air Force in 1960. He received an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill in 1968. Bobby worked at NASA as an Aerospace Engineer, where he was involved in the Development of the Ram Jet as well as many other endeavors. Later on, he Developed The Oaks in Beaufort. He loved sailing and in general being on the water. He was an active member of Ann St. United Methodist Church for the past 31 years, a Rotary Club member since 1968 as well as a Paul Harris Fellow. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sandra Croom, son David Allen Croom, daughter Susan Goolishian (Gregory), four grandchildren Chelsea, Cara and Connor Croom, and Riley Goolishian, sister Christine Croom Moss and his fur baby Bernie. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents James and Irona Croom, brothers Clifton, J.B. Jr. and Worth Croom and by sister Clara Morris. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noebrooks.net Arrangements by Noe-Brooks Funeral Home, Morehead City, NC. Services Visitation Friday December 2, 2022 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Noe-Brooks Funeral Home and Crematory 201 Professional Circle Morehead City, NC 28557 Funeral Service Saturday December 3, 2022 11:00 AM Ann St. United Methodist Church (Beaufort)