1950
2013
Darvin (Jim) Croston, age 62, of Bolivar passed away on October 31, 2013. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on November 27, 1950 to Denver and Dorothy Croston. Darvin served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War for two years. He was a member of the Army/Navy Club in Bolivar, IBEW Local #540 and the Timken Alumni Association. He worked for American Electric Power as a high lineman for 27 years retiring in 2004. Darvin loved to work outside and spend time with his grandson. He was a generous grandfather and uncle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Steve Wegmiller; and brother-in-law, Art Abdulla. Surviving Darvin, is his son, Jonathan (Meghan) Croston; grandson, Jackson Croston; sisters, Jeanne Abdulla and Eunice (Gary) Wegmiller; brother, David (Linda) Croston; nieces and nephews, Alisa (Dan) McGinty, Gina (Steve) East, Dan (Jennifer) Wegmiller, Bob Wegmiller, and Eric (Lori) Croston; and great nieces and nephews, Aurora McGinty, Kaitlin East, Bridgette East, Jack and Joey Wegmiller, Bryce Wegmiller, Brandon and Brianna Croston, and David Oster.
Friends may call Tuesday, November 5, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at Karlo-Libby Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Sunset Hills Burial Park.
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November 11, 2013
crystal Simers
Jonathan Sorry about the loss of your Dad, I just found out tonight. he was so proud of you and your son. my thoughts are with you. Crystal
November 7, 2013
So sorry to hear about Darvin. I just talked to him a couple of weeks ago in the Bolivar Giant Eagle and he showed my husband and I pictures of of his grandbaby. Not only have I known Darvin for many years in Bolivar, but we went to highschool at Timken together. He graduated a year ahead of me. We have always been friends. He will be missed. Peggy and Gene Keck
November 5, 2013
JoAnn Smith
Jon,Dave,Linda and Eric,
We so enjoyed getting to know "Mr. Croston" as we called him. We spent so many years together watching soccer and visiting. We were extremely saddened to hear the news of his passing. Your family is in our prayers and thoughts.
Gary, JoAnn, Greg and Tim Smith
November 5, 2013
Kathy Kraft
I am so sorry Jon for your great loss. Your dad and I were friends and his passing is a loss. He was well liked by so many and this has been a large shock to all of this in the community. You were fortunate to have him as your dad. He loved you so very much and so excited to be a grandpa. So so so sorry.
November 5, 2013
Steven Hostetler
I worked with Jim for many years at AEP .He was an intelligent hard worker, with a dry sense of humor and a no nonsense attitude. He didn't seem to get the breaks he may have wanted in life. I'm glad to know he always found happiness through his son and then a grandson. Those were the real breaks he received.
He will be remembered.
November 4, 2013
curt arnold
Deepest sympathy
November 4, 2013
Sorry to hear about Darvin. I haven't seen any of you lately but my thought are with all of you at this time.
Rose Mary Elmond
November 4, 2013
Phil Baker
I shared many fun times with Darvin at TVHS, may he rest in peace
November 4, 2013
Tom Ruckman
So sorry and surprised to here of Jimmy's passing. We always had good times when we got together. God Bless.
November 4, 2013
John Perez
I want to offer my Deepest Sympathy to Darvin's family. We went to Timken H.S. together and shared some good times in Print shop and on the football field he was a good friend and will be missed.
November 4, 2013
John Perez
I want to express my Deepest Sympathy for your loss. "Darve" and I went to Timken together and shared some good times he was a good friend and will be missed. Timken HS 1968
November 4, 2013
Ron Baker
Jim will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
November 4, 2013
Cathy Green
Jonathan and family - so sorry May God grant you peace and strength during this time. My prayers will be with you. I knew your dad from our First Friends days.
November 4, 2013
Doug Kidd
Rest in Peace Jim. Timken HS 1968
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