Alan Crocker Obituary
Alan Dewayne Crocker, 64, of Gaston, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 233 Shannon Street, Gaston, SC 29053.
Born on July 15, 1961, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, DeWayne was the son of the late Corley Lafar Crocker and Mildred Jean Crocker. He will be remembered as a free spirit who found joy in building and creating, and in spending time with family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings Gene Crocker, Dean Crocker, and Sheila Wooldridge.
Left to cherish his memory are his siblings Corley (Kim) Crocker, Steven (Janet) Hutto, Kathy (Parris) Deese, and Sonja (Joe) Morin, along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Liver Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
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