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Edward Crocker Obituary
Dr. Edward Frank Crocker, age 87, peacefully passed away on July 15, 2014.
He was born June 3, 1927 in Gibson County, Tennessee. He attended a one room school house in Mt. Pisgah,TN through the 5th grade. He spent his high school years in Bradford driving the school bus (three routes) during his senior year. He graduated from Bradford High School in 1944 at 16 years of age.
Dr. Crocker was proud to have served his country as an enlisted man in the US Navy (1945-46) and as an officer in the TN National Guard (1952-62).
He graduated from the University of Tennessee Medical School, 1951. After graduation, Dr. Crocker practiced general medicine in Fulton, Ky from 1952-1961. He then completed a general surgery residency at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. He and Gayle moved to Jackson in 1965 where he practiced general, thoracic, and vascular surgery until he retired in 1992. He was a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgery. He served as Chief of Staff at Jackson Madison General Hospital in 1987. He was proud to be a founding member of Jackson Surgical Associates in 1970, along with Drs. Barnett Scott and George Dodson.
He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in downtown Jackson, TN where he served a term as Lay Leader along with many other church duties. After retirement, he could be found on the golf course or proudly working as a Health Department Advocate on teen pregnancy prevention.
He was preceded in death by his parents, V.O. and Annie Crocker; brother, Gerald Crocker and sister, Lela Tate.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gayle Crocker; sons, Edward Crocker, Jr. (Trudy), Tim Crocker (Rosemary), Scott Crocker (Ruth), John Crocker (Susan) and daughter, Catherine Crocker Hines. Edward (Papa ) had 16 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, whom he doted on and loved, and with whom he made many sand castle boats at the beach. Edward is also survived by his sister, Phyllis McLaughlin (John) and brother, Dan Crocker (Barbara).
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 19th at 3 p.m., at First United Methodist Church in Jackson, TN. Receiving of friends will be from 1-3 p.m. at the church before the service.
The family requests that memorials be made to the church's music department or pastor's fund.
George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, (731) 427-5555.
Memories and Condolences
for Edward Crocker
Caroline Merwin
July 19, 2014
Dear Gayle, Thank you for sharing your husband and memoir with me. I feel like I've lost a friend. He taught me a lot through conversations about the profound importance of God, family & hard work! I will miss him!
Dean Pakis
July 18, 2014
John, Thoughts and prayers are with your family!
HAL JONES
July 18, 2014
HAL JONES
Elaine Hunt Hansen
July 18, 2014
Gayle, Sorry to hear about Ed. Just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you so often especially around March 1st. Wish we could have an old fashion chat. God Bless and Keep you and yours.
Robbie Rodgers
July 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless them all and bring peace to them.
peggy griffin
July 17, 2014
gonna miss u the griffins Jackson tn
Art Wells
July 17, 2014
Crocker Family:
I am saddened in learning of the passing of Dr. Crocker. It is my first hand experience that he was a truly honorable man who brought others into this world and instilled in them his positive nature. My condolences to Ms. Crocker, Tim, Scott, John and Catherine and all the Crocker kids.
Take comfort knowing Dr. Crocker will rest in peace with the Almighty, where there is no sorrow or pain.
Sula Hillhouse
July 17, 2014
It was my honor and privilege to work many years for Dr. Crocker; and then in retirement to assist him in writing his memoir. He loved his family dearly and was so very, very proud of his sons, his daughter and his grandchildren. I extend my love and deepest sympathy to Gayle, Eddie, Tim, Scott, John, Catherine and all members of their families.
Suzanne Jones Raines
July 17, 2014
Gayle, it made me sad when I read about Dr. Crocker. I hope you and your family will be comforted by the peace of GOD, which passes our understanding.
Love in Jesus,
Suzanne Jones Raines
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