Funeral for 3 Children Killed in Tragic Rome Fire Announced

Funeral arrangements for the three children tragically killed in the Rome house fire have been announced.

A memorial service is planned for Wednesday, August 1st from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home on N. George Street in Rome. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday prior to the service.

Eliesse A. "Peanut" Croad, 4, Patrick G. "Bub" Croad, 3, and Temprince J. "TJ" Croad, 2, all of Blossvale, died in a house fire Monday, July 23, 2018. Their parents Patrick  and Gabrielle Croad and 1 year-old Kaydence survived the blaze.

The girls, Peanut and TJ, loved Minnie Mouse and Hello Kitty; Bub was fascinated with anything to do with Cars the movie; and together they were all crazy about Finding Dory, according to their obituary.

A GoFund me campaign and Croad Family Benefit at Americu in Rome is collecting donations for the family. Clothing is also being collected by family and friends. A benefit is also being held August 26th at Grape-N-Grog in Camden from 3-7pm.

A candle light vigil was held to remember the 3 children last week.