Hampton, Virginia
Dec 19, 1944 – Dec 3, 2020 (Age 75)
Joseph Albro Crosby was born December 19, 1944 and died December 3, 2020.
The world has lost a unique and much loved individual.
Joe was a graduate of Hampton High School and Old Dominion College where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He began working for Peninsula Electric Motor Service as a teenager while in high school and so impressed his manager, Jimmy Carr, that he was hired immediately after graduation from ODC.
This turned into a lifetime career as he remained with the company until his retirement in 2018.
He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Jerry Crosby, son Hans Crosby, daughter Dana Crosby DeAngelo, step daughter Candy Shaw (Norm), step son David Cain (Sherri), sister Lynn Crosby Koppel (Don), brother Van Crosby (Lynn), mother of his children Sherrill Crosby, 10 grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Elma Crosby and a beloved grandson Brandon.
Given up now to God, he will be missed here on earth.
The family will receive friends from 1-2pm Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church with a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Interment will be private.
Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.
I now have two big regrets in my life. One, that I neglected to check in with Joe to see how he was doing in retirement. The second, is that I missed his funeral service so I could say goodbye. We worked together for 20 years, I at HRSD Electric shop, and Joe, of course at Peninsula Electric. I count him as one of my best friends in my life. I will miss him. RIP buddy.
Tom Ignatowski
December 11, 2020 | Friend
Lynn and Van,
Was so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I send my sympathy and love to you and your families.
Love,
Karen
Karen Zeliff
December 08, 2020 | Easton, MD | Family
To the Crosby Family,
I just heard and I'm so sorry to hear that Joe is no longer with us. I knew Joe though the time he was with Peninsula Electric Motor's. Joe was by far the best Salesman on the plant earth, If you needed something he was there in a heart beat. Over the many years and Lunches we spent in conversations I found someone to share meaningful thoughts with. I've had the privilege of seeing Joe after his retiring from PEM, and bring him some N.C sausage which he enjoyed. It...
December 07, 2020
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George Koppel
December 06, 2020
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
December 06, 2020
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December 06, 2020
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Carolyn Conner
December 06, 2020 | Virginia Beach, VA
So sad to read about Joe,s passing. He was such a great man and friend. Lots of fond memories of good times shared with you both Coyboy!, Praying for Gods peace and comfort for you and your family
Don Scott
December 06, 2020 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. Saying prayers for you and the family
Sandra JA Brown
December 06, 2020 | Friend
