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Tommy Crocker Obituary
Tommy Earle Crocker, age 78, of St. Mark’s Church Rd. passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cleveland. He was born September 2, 1945, in Lincoln County to the late John Terrell and Myrtle Beam Crocker. Tommy was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He enjoyed going to horse shows and barrel racing. Tommy was an avid Braves and Duke fan.
Survivors include his wife, Martha Turner Crocker; sons, Gregory Clayton Crocker and Mitchell Terrell Crocker; daughter, Jodi Crocker Thomas; sisters, Tammie McSwain and Terri Putnam; grandchildren, Chase Crocker, Kolt Thomas, and Kimber Thomas; great granddaughter, Serenity Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church with Minister Brad Alexander and Pastor G. Scott Homesley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 to 1:45 PM prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 1203 St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Cherryville, NC 28021.
Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com
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