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Joseph Crocker Obituary

Joseph Crocker passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014, in Loganville, Ga., from Alzheimer's disease He was born Feb. 23, 1924, in Florence, Ala. He married Florida Mae Pender on April 20, 1956. Joe served 28 years in the military and was a veteran of World War II, and the Vietnam and Korean wars. After retiring in 1974 as master sergeant in the United States Air Force, he served 15 more years in Civil Service. Joe loved life, Texas, Chevrolet, Budweiser, dancing, and the American Legion. He was predeceased by a grandson, Joseph Glen Crocker, in 1984; his wife, Florida Mae Crocker, in 1993; son, Michael W. Crocker, in 1995; and granddaughter, Meagan M. Crocker, in 2008. Survivors: Daughter, Misty D. Crocker; grandson, Justin L. Nelson; granddaughter, Jessica N. Nelson; son, Johnny G. Crocker; granddaughters, Amanda B. Crocker and Kayla M. Crocker; grandson, Zachary T. Crocker; son, Daniel L. Crocker; grandsons, Kediel Morales and Ivaniel Morales; and 10 great-grandchildren.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Nov. 30, 2014.

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December 5, 2014

DADDY JOE YOU WILL BE MISSED LOVE YOU LISA ESKEW

Paul Liberatori

December 3, 2014

May he rest in peace, he was a great man and he knew how to party!

debstaaa stewart

December 2, 2014

so sorry for your loss Dan,my sympathy's and prayer are with you and your family at this difficult time...

David Cummings

December 2, 2014

Misty, Johnny and Danny, I just learned of Joe's passing and want to extend my deepest sympathies. I have far too many memories of him to mention here, but he was a great guy and always treated me like one of his boys. Prayers to your family.

Aunt Florida Mae andUncle Joe together again

Jennifer R Cranford

December 2, 2014

You will be deeply missed Uncle Joe and kept deeply in my heart you were a wonderful man and I truly loved you.

Dad & Danny

Misty Crocker

December 1, 2014

Shelia Beadle

December 1, 2014

Joe was a big part of my pre teen years! I enjoyed every minute I spent at the Crocker house! Some of my best childhood memories! I think of the Crockers often! Love y'all ! The world is a much sadder place now! Heaven is rejoicing! Joe has come HOME!

mike mccollum

November 30, 2014

Joe always treated me like his son...i will miss him...he was hard on the outside but as good as a man could be...sorry forthe families loss he will b missed mike mccollum

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