David Caroll Cronic

David Carroll Cronic was born on April 7, 1943 to parents, David (Hoyt) and Dorothy (Martin) Cronic in Union Point, Georgia. He passed away on November 4, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his wife, Peggy, his poodle boy, Chase and Vitas Hospice Care by his side.

David graduated from Union Point High School in 1961.

He met his wife, Peggy at Daytona Beach on May 7, 1965 and they recently celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary on October 9, 2026

David proudly served in the United States Navy as a Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class from 1964 to 1967 and was deployed twice aboard aircraft carriers, USS Ranger (Vietnam) and USS Saratoga (Mediterranean). In 2022, he was honored to be recognized by the Space Coast Honor Flight and participated with 50 other veterans with a trip to Washington, D.C. for a visit to major memorials.

David was a Quality Manager at both StorageTek and Magnus Hi-Tech Industries. He proudly earned his bachelor’s degree with honors from Barry University in 1991.

Since 2009, he served as Secretary/Treasurer for Coastal Poodle Rescue, a 501c3 volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing unwanted, abused and abandoned poodles and poodle mixes.

David is survived by his wife, Peggy, brothers Richard (Ann), Gerald (Juanita), Stan and many nieces and nephews.

He will be laid to rest at the Cape Canaveral National Veterans Cemetery in Mims, Florida.

A Celebration of David’s life will be held at Ammen Funeral Home, Melbourne, after the first of the new year. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society or Coastal Poodle Rescue, PO Box 121142, Melbourne, FL 32912.