Michael Croley, 68, retired from chemical firm
March 7, 2024
Michael Croley of Wachesaw Plantation died Feb. 9 with his family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was 68.
He was born July 26, 1955, in Williamsburg, Ky., the son Donald Sidney and Louise Bundy Croley. He graduated from Daniel Boone High School and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. He retired as a regional vice president with Ashland Chemical in 2015.
Mr. Croley loved to golf with his buddies, ride his bike, go to Panthers games and could easily be found hollering obscenities at the TV if his team was losing.
He was remembered for his charm, quick wit and dry humor, along with his devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Valko Croley; his daughters, Jade Lafreniere (Glen) of Bryson City, N.C., Alex Kessler (Jon) and Sydney Croley, all of Greenville; his grandchildren, Sage, Townes, Reid and Trust; his sisters, Linda Weathers (Bill) of Englewood, Fla., and Sue Croley Brown of Johnson City; his brothers, Steve Croley (Molly) of Gray, Tenn., and Stuart Croley of Greenville; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and one great-great niece; his in-laws, Sue and Jim Martin of Murrells Inlet; one aunt and uncle, Jeanne and John Kosartes of Cullowhee, N.C.; a special friend Ruby Massengale (Rick) of Greenville; and his three-legged friend, Harley.
His first wife, Stephanie Hughes Croley, who was the mother of his children, died before him.
A memorial service was held Saturday at Kimbel’s in Wachesaw Plantation.
Memorials may be made to Triune Mercy Center, 222 Rutherford St., Greenville, SC 29609 or All 4 Paws, 708 Petigru Drive, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
