AEC(AW) Paul Thomas Cronk, USN (Ret.), 56, of Lexington Park, MD passed away suddenly January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1962 in Quantico, VA to the late Robert Ray Cronk and Carole Mildred Kaas Cronk.

On January 20, 1981, Paul enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country for 20 years until his retirement in May 2001 as an Electronic Chief. During his service he earned numerous awards and medals. He was employed as a dedicated Program Manager with Hexagon (formerly Intergraph Government Solutions) for the past 17 years. On December 29, 1990 he married his beloved wife, Monique Cronk in Biscoe, NC. Together they have celebrated over 28 wonderful years of marriage and raised three strong, and intelligent sons.

In addition to his beloved wife, he is also survived by his children: Dylan Alexander Cronk of Nashville, TN, Tanner Allman Cronk of Lexington Park, MD and Jackson Atticus Cronk of Lexington Park, MD; his siblings: Robert Cronk of Florida, David Cronk of Panama City, FL, Anne Brunson f Jackson, MS and James Cronk of North Hampton, MA.

Family will receive friends on Monday, January 28, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a Life Celebration Memorial Service celebrated at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Chapel and Graveside Service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 217 E Redwood St, 11th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202 and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 1245, Albert Lea, MN 56007-9976. Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.