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George Crocker Obituary
George Oliver Crocker Jr., formally of Sierra Vista, AZ, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 in Sun City, AZ. He was born on Dec. 4, 1927 in Louisville, KY and raised in Manhattan, N.Y. He was a retired U.S. Army soldier and was a decorated Korean War (Bronze Star with Valor) and Viet nam (Bronze Star for Outstanding Achievement) veteran. Throughout his military career he received many other medals and awards including three Accommodation Medals for Meritorious Service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Francis Valene Crocker; his mother, Jesse Devita Crocker of Brooklyn; and his father, George O. Crocker Sr. and stepmother, Delle Crocker of Tucson, AZ and a brother, Thomas Roy Crocker of Hope Mills, NC. He is survived by his six children: Craig Keith Crocker (Nancy) of Mesa, AZ; Cheri Dee Winzeler (Larry) of Highland, UT; Janice Valene Copenhaver (Mort) of Cave Creek, AZ; Eric George Crocker of Queen Creek, AZ; David Oliver Crocker (Debbie) of Tucson, AZ and Brent Edward Crocker of Sun City, AZ. He has seventeen grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren. During his military career, George served in the Korean War and Viet Nam War and was stationed in France, Germany and many military bases around the United States. He moved back to Sierra Vista (Fort Huachuca), AZ in 1968 after his military retirement where he continued to raise his family for many years before moving to Mesa in 1988. Services will be held at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. MacDonald St., Mesa, AZ on Thursday, September 9, 2010. Visitation from 6:00-7:00 pm and funeral services from 7:00-9:00 pm. Internment with the rendering of full military honors will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 10, 2010 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Being a husband, father, grandfather and friend, he'll be extremely missed by his family and all that knew him. Family requests in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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JayDee Roberson
September 21, 2011
To all the family and friends of George Jr., I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Jerry Crocker and myself, JayDee Crocker Roberson, also brother and sister of George Jr. wish to send our condolences and while late, no less heart felt. George Jr., was always my big brother of which we both have fond memories. To all the cousins I am only to sorry we have lost track, but know you are thought of and included in our prayers. JayDee (Crocker) Roberson of Texas & Jerry Crocker of California
Rob Richardson
September 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all through these times. I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Crocker and Mrs. Crocker was always very kind to me. If i can do anything please let me know.
Rob Richardson
Veda Hindman
September 9, 2010
To all of Uncle George's Loved Ones: We are so sorry for your loss.I know the pain runs deep, there is no bond as great as that between a parent and child.The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. I share your grief and I am there with you in heart.He is now with your mom watching over all of you . He was a wonderful father,grandfather and great grandfather who I know will be missed terribly and I am so sorry.Just hold onto the memories,they will help....Sincere Condolences
Katie Brown
September 9, 2010
Grandpa, I thought I was being strong until today. I feel your love as we prepare to celebrate your life and say goodbye. I love you and am so thankful for all you taught me over the years, but even more than that, all of the love you have given me. I'll never eat another bowl of icecream without thinking of you. :) I love you.
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