Joe Leslie Crockett

Joe Leslie Crockett, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on September 5, 2024.
He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 12, 1942, to the late Jack B. and Sarah Coop Crockett.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Edward Crockett, brother, Jack B. Crockett, Jr., wife, Frances, and nephew, Steve Crockett.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are loving wife of 58 year, Marilyn Mayo Crockett, brother, Paul Richard (Phyllis) Crockett, nephew, Christopher (Mary) Crockett, Brother-In-Law, Joel T. (Phyllis) Mayo, nephew, Christopher (Laura) Mayo, niece, Cameron (Jonathan) Pease, and numerous cousins and grandnieces and nephews.
"And now, the end is near; And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear I'll state my case, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full; I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this, I did it my way"
Frank Sinatra may have coined these famous song lyrics, but for 81 years, Joe Crockett lived every word even right up to his curtain call. Joe was a dedicated educator who shared his passion for history and political science with countless students that passed through the hallways for Litton Jr. High School in Madison, Tennessee, and Hawkins Jr. High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Joe, himself, graduated from East High School, class of 1960, and Middle Tennessee State University in 1964. He would later go on to complete his master's degree.
His love of history and politics would lead him serve his community as a member of the Metropolitan Nashville Council in the 1970s and then the Tennessee State Senate in the 1980s.
As retirement grew closer, Joe found enjoyment working in the yard, reading in solitude with a glass of wine, or just socializing with friends. Joe loved to travel, but had a deep, abiding love of the Gulf Shores area. He and his friends and family would visit the area frequently and found enjoyment cruising the area and relaxing.
Joe will be dearly missed by all that loved and knew him, and a when a glass of red (or white) wine is lifted to toast his memory, all will be reminded of his laughing blue eyes, sharp wit, and infectious smile.
A celebration of Joe's life will take place at a later date.