Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Jun 22, 1931 - Apr 18, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mark and Glenda Jenkins Crocker
May 01, 2024 | S Chesterfield, VA | Family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Dee Dee, my sincere condolences and prayers are with you and your family, he was a great gentle man.
Priscilla Carter
April 26, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
Uncle James you will be truly miss. Tell Mother Vivian, Daddy Raymond and grandma Evelyn we love and miss them. And you rest forever in our father arms.♥
Annie FIELDS
April 25, 2024 | Jacksonville, FL | Family
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Trustee Crocker. He was a true gentleman and friend, and will be greatly missed. May your fond memories of him give you strength in the day ahead.
Dave Brower & Family
April 25, 2024 | Chester, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jerrel Jackson
April 25, 2024 | NORTH DINWIDDIE, VA | Friend
My heartfelt condolences.
Mona Terry
April 25, 2024 | Louisville, KY | Acquaintance
to the family of James Crocker , "Earth has no sorrow, that Heaven can not heal . Please except our condolences.
The Costleys sr.
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Gerald Wayne Costleys
April 25, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
We send our condolences to The Crocker Family. Mr. James was a very nice and kind man. May God grant each one of you grace, mercy, and the strength to endure. The pain will never go away; but, it will become easier to bear. God bless you all!
The Hayes and Jones Families
Kenbridge, Va
Jacqueline Hayes
April 24, 2024 | Victoria, VA | Friend
To The Crocker Family, "Earth
has no Sorrow, that Heaven
can not heal. You all have
Our Condolences.
Willis and Iris S. Brown
Iris Brown
April 23, 2024 | Petersburg, VA | Friend
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9
On Thursday morning, April 18, 2024, James Crocker, Jr. was following plans to finally return to his beloved earthly home on Brickhouse Court after a stay at the hospital and rehabilitation facility for several weeks. Just prior to the scheduled time for his departure James received a spiritual call. He answered that call, and the message informed him of a new plan for the day. He was instructed in the call to go to his heavenly home instead. James respectfully responded to that message and said “okay.” Without worries or pain, James is now resting comfortably and at peace in his heavenly home.
James accepted Christ at an early age at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. As a lifelong member of the church he has served as a Cub Scout Leader, member of the Male Chorus, George Crocker Senior Ministry and Church Trustee Board.
James was educated in the Petersburg City Public Schools System and was a member of the Mighty Lions football team at Peabody High School. After graduating with the Class of 1950, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country pride until his honorable discharge. When his military career ended, James was employed with Titmus Optical, Inc. He was later employed with Allied Chemical, now known as Honeywell International, Inc., for over 30 years until his retirement.
During his lifetime, James thoroughly enjoyed traveling. He also took immense joy in celebrating birthdays, holidays and reunions with family. Baseball and football were his favorite sports. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Commanders.
Masonic Affiliations: Past Master of Mt. Nebo Lodge #43, Worshipful Past Grand Pursuivant for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia, Free and Accepted Masons, Inc., Past Excellent Grand High Priest of Keystone Chapter #4 - Holy Royal Arch Masons, Past Secretary for Leonard C. Cox Council #6 – Royal and Select Masters, St. Marks Commandery #3 - Knights Templar Masons, Petersburg Consistory #144 - Scottish Rite, Member of Commanders of the Rite, 33rd Degree Mason and Electa Chapter #7 - Order of the Eastern Star, PHA.
He was predeceased by his parents, James Sr. and Alice Crocker; devoted and loving wife, Mary Alice Crocker; siblings and their spouses, George Crocker, Sr. (Nancy), Alice Mae Crocker, Raymond Crocker (Vivian), Edward Crocker, Melvin Crocker, Sr. (Anita), Samuel Crocker, Sr. (Lois), Sarah Smith (Douglas), Jewel Redd, Barbara Ann Brooks, Jacqueline Pegram, Michael Crocker, Sr.; grandchildren, Aina Crocker, and ZaQuan Jones; and his son-in-law, William Gee, Jr.
Cherishing his life: his children, Cornelius “Tony” Crocker (Vida), Deborah “Dee Dee” Bufford (Clinton), and Venita Gee; siblings, Alphonso Crocker (Christine), Ronald Crocker (Charlene), and Vanessa Crocker; sister-in-law, Thelma Brooks, grandchildren, Zalika Jones (Chauncey), William Gee III (Shaquera), Marston Gee, and Safiya Goldston (Tyrone); twelve great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; special friend, Florence Hatchett; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax Street, Petersburg, VA, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs, Sr., Pastor, eulogist. The interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, April 26, 2024 at the funeral establishment.
J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911. Watch the funeral services live online on our website at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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