Chester Paul Croom, 76 passed away January 19, 2023. He leaves to cherish his memory his children; Chester Hall, Kristie Croom, Kristopher Croom, La’Chasta Croom-Davis, and Demetris Croom, siblings; Eula Covington (James), Wallace Croom (Delores), Rickie Croom, Kenneth Croom (Tammy) and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. in the Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 6-7pm, Hardy Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 5300 West 12th Street.