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James Croker Obituary
Drummer and last surviving band member Ben Sandmel said James "Glen" Croker, a lifelong resident of Lake Charles, had been in declining health for several years and that his family thought he had a heart attack.
Sandmel said Croker began playing with the band in 1959. The band's website said Croker's electric guitar helped evolve the band's string-band sound, by adding a "swaggering honky-tonk tinge" that included elements of the blues, R&B and rockabilly.
The band was founded in 1933 by fiddler Luderin Darbone and accordionist Edwin Duhon.
The group last performed in 2005 at LSU's Manship Theatre.
Their 1997 release "Deep Water" garnered a Grammy nomination in the best traditional/folk album category.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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October 31, 2019
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's... My condolences...
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December 24, 2015
To the Croker Family, My heartfelt prayers continue to go out for all the families and friends of such an acclaimed and loved person. May the God of all comfort be with you as we await the promises of Isa 65:19 for everyone - "No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.
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December 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. The Bible tells us at Isaiah 29:8,9 that death will be swallowed up and there will be no more tears,
Condolences, Hilda, South Carolina
Dione Taylor
August 31, 2011
A "Swaggering honky-tonk ting" blues, R&B and Rockabilly it's amazing how they handler that fiddler Croker's electric guitar may a string-band sound, these sounds makes your heart rejoice. soothe the soul. To the family find comfort in our Lord Jesus Christ. Psalms 72: 12, 13,
tonya modonald
August 28, 2011
joe you will be truly missed
T Fields
August 27, 2011
Croker Family,
We are sending our deepest sympathy during this time of grief and sorrow. Glen was very talented man during his time. When he wakes up to a new world where he won't be sick anymore. Revelation 21:3-4
Glen will be able to entertain us with his talent of playing the drums.
Ryan Ashley
August 27, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time.
I hope that the family finds comfort from Psalms 147:3 which says:
"He is healing the broken-hearted ones
And is binding up their painful spots."
May you find comfort in God's promises
and the support of friends and family in the difficult days ahead.
Jeanette
August 27, 2011
May the God of all comfort bring comfort to the family and friends of James Glen Croker. Soon, one day, we can look forward to the time when sickness and death is a thing of the past.
August 27, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time.
I hope that the family finds comfort from Psalms 147:3 which says:
"He is healing the broken-hearted ones
And is binding up their painful spots."
May you find comfort in God's promises
and the support of friends and family in the difficult days ahead.
Barney, Atlanta, Ga.
LISA FORRESTER
August 27, 2011
GOD BLESS!!!!
S.Y.
August 25, 2011
My heartfelt sympathies to Glen's family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Charles Babin
August 25, 2011
Hope the best for you and yours, I have seen live concerts by Fats, Elvis, Ray & the Hackberry Ramblers talent unforgetable.
kelsey
August 24, 2011
i am sorry to hear of your loss. i look forward to the time when there is no more death, tears, and pain.
August 24, 2011
I heard Glen Croker and the Hakberry Ramblers many years ago. They were my first exposure to cajun music and I never forgot them
Vickie Venissat Maloney
August 24, 2011
Dear Geri and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that your dad, Mr. Duhon & Mr. Darbonne will be ready to serenade us in when our time comes. Much love,
R Golay
August 24, 2011
To the the family of James Croker - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
August 24, 2011
God Bless you, Glen! And I pray that your family finds peace in the sharing of the memories of you. The problem with the passing of folks like Glen is that there can NEVER be another like him, in his music, as well as in his 'being.' As we lose these great and special musicians, none are coming to replace them. There are younger, (talented, of course) players coming up, but they are not, and can never be of the same set of values and contributions made by Glen and those like him. I will miss your music, Glen. At least for now! See you on the other side!
Fat Fred, the bassist!
Jerry Dearbonne
August 24, 2011
It's sad to know that Glen's death brings and end to an era in traditional music. I had the pleasure of seeing the Hackberry Ramblers numerous times over the years and hearing the group in action always brought a smile to my face. As a cousin of Luderin Darbone I know how much he depended on Glen in the latter years of his life. May the core group Rest in Peace and thanks to Ben for keeping the group in action. Laissez les bons temps rouler boys.
STEVEN STANCIA
August 24, 2011
R.i.P.
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