Horace "John" Crockrell

Mr. Horace "John" Crockrell, Jr. age 83, of Starke passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Shands at The University of Florida. Mr. Crockrell was born on October 13, 1933 in Rustin, Arkansas to the late Horace Crockrell, Sr. and Mabel (Rogers) Crockrell. John relocated to Starke in 1955 and retired from Clay Electric as an engineer in 1977. He served in United States Navy on the USS Midway and was a member of the Misfit Motor Sports Antique Car Club. Preceding him in death was his wife Dorothy (Prescott) Crockrell, his son: Jerry Crockrell, siblings: Charles Crockrell, and J.D. Crockrell. Survivors are: daughter: Vicki L. Tucker (Jon) of Keystone Heights, son: Michael Crockrell (Kim) of Keystone Heights, sisters: Mary Arnelli of California and Jean Dziekanowski of Michigan. Also left behind are his grandchildren: Tamera Freeman of Palatka, Ashlee Crockrell of Kentucky, nieces: Sandy Butler, and Barbie Crockrell, nephew, Michael Crockrell and his beloved dogs Pedro and Taffina.Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Crosby Lake Cemetery with Pastor Steve Conner officiating. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to your local Animal Shelter. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200. Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200