Huey E. Crocker
1936 – 2014
Huey Eldon Crocker, 77, of Jefferson City, MO passed away at his home on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with his family by his side.
He was born October 14, 1936 in Goodwater MO, son of Jesse Warren Crocker, Sr. and Florence Edna Wigger who have preceded him in death.
Huey started working at age 14 at the Gold Cup Bakery in Jefferson City, at age 16 he went to work for Gray Brothers Vault Co in Jefferson City and later managed the company. He owned and operated Crocker Backhoe Service and in 1980 he started and operated Central Missouri Vault Company until his retirement in 1992. He enjoyed farming, fishing, BBQ and horses. He loved spending time at the river with his grandchildren, family and friends and fellow campers.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Kay Hayes, sons, Dennis Crocker (Nancy), Richard Crocker (Leesa), and Dakota Crocker, daughters, Cheryl Briggs (Harold) and Charlotte Turner. Step daughter Amber Henning, Brother, Davey L. Crocker (Julie), sisters, Irmalene Rudroff (Allen), Annabelle Backers (Ronald), Nelda (Goff)Childers (Edwin), Sue Kauffman, Sarah Alberts (Charlie) and Cathy Feeley. 12 Grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Samuel, 5 brothers, 2 sisters, and 2 grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Solid Rock Family Church in Jefferson City from 4 to 7 pm. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at the church with the Rev. Tom Skiles officiating. Burial will be in the Elston Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus, Jefferson City.
Service Information
Visitation
Monday
June 16, 20144:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Solid Rock Family Church
508 Hunters Run road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Funeral Service
Tuesday
June 17, 201410:00 AM
Solid Rock Family Church
508 Hunters Run road
Jefferson City, MO 65109
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