Jerald Lawson Crockett, Sr.

Mr. Jerald Lawson Crockett, Sr., 78, beloved husband of Kay Hall Crockett, and a resident of Melfa, VA, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, October 24, 2016.

Born May 27, 1938 in Urbanna, Va., he was a son of the late Henry Lee Crockett, Sr. and Ella Shore Crockett.  Jerald retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after forty-two years of service.  He loved NASCAR, was a devoted Washington Redskins fan, and especially enjoyed drag racing.  Jerald was well known at the Del Mar racetrack, where he raced his 1969 Chevelle, winning point champion that year.  He loved hunting and fishing; adored his cats, affectionately known as his “Fur Babies”; and looked forward to spending weekends going to yard sales with his wife, Kay.

In addition to his wife of thirty-five years, he is survived by three daughters, Margaret Ann Sargent and husband Terry of Onley, VA, Jayne Drummond and husband Prince of Exmore, VA, and Gerlina Strawser and husband Matt of St. Augustine, FL; son, Kevin Jones and wife Joann of Onancock, VA; brother, Henry L. Crockett III and wife Mary of Wachapreague, VA; sister, Eva “Suggie” Roberson and husband Billy of Spring Hill, FL; brothers-in-law, Richard “Rick” Hall and wife Kathy of Wachapreague, Sam Hall and wife Laura of Milwaukee, WI, and William Justice “Bubbie” Hall of Quinby, VA; sisters-in-law, Barbara Crockett of Melfa, and Mary Pittman and husband Greg of Hampton, VA; a special niece, Texena Anne Crockett; nephew, Jackie Crockett; Marvin Nuttall, who was like a brother and grew up with Jerald; best friend and buddy, Randy Miller; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Other than his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Gerald L. “Jerry” Crockett, Jr.; sister, Martha Louis; brother, Fred W. Crockett; brothers-in-law, George Thomas Hall and Vernon Francis "Bud" Hall, Jr.; and sisters-in-law, Nancy Hall Wallace and Connie Hall Weaver.

Funeral services will be conducted from the graveside at the Wachapreague Cemetery on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 3:30 p.m., with The Reverend John Burr officiating.  There will be a visitation at the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home prior to the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Riverside Shore Hospice, P.O. Box 616, Onley, VA 23418.

Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements by the Williams-Onancock Funeral Home.