Jerry Nichols Crocker Sr.

Mr. Jerry Nichols Crocker Sr., 75, husband of Sara Cody Crocker, of Hillcrest Drive in Johnston, died Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Edgefield County Hospital.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, at 11 a.m. at Johnston United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rebecca Shirley and Dr. John Cody Jr. officiating. Burial was in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.

Born in Spartanburg County, he was a son of the late Raymond Sr. and Ola Nichols Crocker. He was a member of Johnston United Methodist Church where he was active in the choir. He was retired from Riegel Textile Co.

In addition to his wife, survivors include a son, Jerry Crocker Jr. and wife Lisa of Johnston; a daughter, Cindy Balentine and husband Steve of Johnston; two brothers, Raymond Crocker Jr. of Union and Don Crocker of Ft. Payne, Ala.; two sisters, Judy Aman of Welford and Nancy O’Dell of Union; and four grandchildren, Nick and Jessy Crocker, and Becca and Stephen Balentine.

He was predeceased by a brother, larry Crocker, and a sister, Jenny Merle Crocker.
Memorials may be made to Johnston United Methodist Church, Box 186, Johnston, SC 29832.

Pruitt Funeral Home, Honea Path, was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.parkerwhitepruitt.com.