McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

James (Jim) Cronister

 

James (Jim) Arvin Cronister, 72, of Horse Cave, KY formally of Bremerton, WA, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born on April 5, 1952, in Bremerton, WA to the late William Frank Jr. Cronister Jr. and Lena May Cronister.

 

He was a veteran in the United States Army and loved watching football and fishing.

 

He is survived by 8 children: Scott Cronister (Devonda) of Horse Cave, KY; Shannon Heacock of Glasgow; Kim Soderland, Jamie Cronister, Cari Duke, and Corena Sutherland all of WA; Kenny Cronister, Justin Cronister, Tyler Cronister, and Kaitlin Cronister all of IA ; 8 grandchildren, Ethan Heacock, Isaac Heacock, Hayden Cronister, Americus Heacock, Haley Cronister, Elijah Heacock, Palin Heacock, and Channing Burnett; one great grandchild Tatum Cronister; one brother Bob Cronister

 

In honor of his wishes, cremation was chosen by his family, a memorial service will be held at a later date. McMurtrey Funeral Home is assisting the family with his arrangements.