Obituary: James Wesley Crockett Sr.

James Wesley Crockett Sr. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at the age of 83. He was born June 5, 1935, in McComas, West Virginia, to the late James Franklin Crockett and Mary Honaker Crockett.

James is predeceased by his sons, James Crockett Jr. and George Crockett; brothers, Leon Crockett and Leonard Crockett; and brother-in-law, Carl Baldwin.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Crockett; children, Edward (Phyllis) Crockett, John (Patty) Crockett and Jeanne (Ted) Kulig; daughter-in-law, Kathy Crockett; brother, Donald (Juanita) Crockett; sisters, Violet Baldwin and Joyce (Bob) Fuller; along with his sisters-in-law, Shirley Crockett, Jorgie Crockett, Dolores Campbell and Phyllis Campbell. James also leaves behind his grandchildren, Michele (Patrick), Nicole (Stefan), Shelby (Holley), Kristeen (Michael), Amanda, Timothy, Teddy, James III (Amanda), Jason (Jennifer), Tarryon, Nicole, Chris and Mikey; as well as his great-grandchildren, Christopher, Lizzy, Solana, Gia, Julia, Tyler, Jaysen, Kaleb, Brandon, Madison, Cayden and Brianna.

James enjoyed spending time on his boat, upholstery, playing the guitar and working in his yard. Above all, James loved spending time with his family.