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It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rod Crome. Rod was born to Keith and Helen Crome on September 26, 1953 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Rod was raised on a farm just north of Albion, Illinois and graduated from Edwards County High School in 1972.
Rod was a member of 4-H, FFA and travelled the county and state fair circuits throughout his life time. Rod was responsible for mentoring many young people during his career in the sheep industry, for whom many are still involved and credit their successes to his encouragement and guidance along the way.
Due to Rod’s reputation of excellence in the sheep industry, he was asked to provide consultation on how to improve an owner’s flock, both nationally and internationally. Rod’s natural talent, combined with hard work and experience in the industry, led to him being highly sought after as a judge for state fairs, the International Livestock Exposition, and major shows and sales across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Columbia, South America.
Although Rod was known for his expertise in the sheep industry, it was the manner to which he executed the work and his personal style that was most impressive. Rod loved people! Rod was well-read and had many interests, which led to his long-lasting friendships inside and outside the sheep industry. Rod had a talent for story-telling, with the charisma to bring people together, while never failing to make them laugh. Rod could tell stories for hours at a time and when finished, those listening wanted more.
Rod had great love for his family and friends and fought a long and courageous battle to stay with them. Rod leaves us with the blessings of his daughter, Micca Hornbuckle (Scott) and granddaughter, Coe, in Douglas, WY, as well as his son, Mac Crome (Alisa) in Alpine, UT . Rod’s children and granddaughter were the joys of his life and he made many trips out west over the years to spend time with them. Rod especially enjoyed seeing and hearing about all activities related to his granddaughter, Coe, with whom he shared a special bond.
Rod also leaves his mother, Helen Crome; brother, Jay Crome (Micki), and a plethora of cousins and other family members and friends whose lives have been enriched by knowing him.
Memorial gifts in Rod’s name may be sent to the Edwards County Senior Citizen’s Center in Albion, IL.
Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of Albion, IL is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements and encourage fond memories of Rod and condolences for the family be left at www.meridithfuneralhome.com during this especially difficult time.
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