Charles Edward Krom, age 91, of White House, TN passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021. Charles was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was retired from the New York Fire Department after 28 years service. He loved hunting and fishing and was a Master Fish Fly Tyer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Anna Krom. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Loretta Krom; son, Stephen (Ann) Krom; daughters, Beth (Carl) Meyer and Erica (Andre) DeGroat; sister, Barbara (Frank) Rhatigan; grandchildren, Nicholas and Jeremy Krom, Caitlin Smith, Charles Meyer, Margaret Jobson and Loreli DeGroat. 4 great-grandchildren also survive. No services are planned at this time. His family has entrusted his services to Austin and Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Hendersonville. 615-822-4442.