MCPO James Anthony Crockett's Obituary
Master Chief Petty Officer James Anthony Crockett son of Marie Crockett and James Kennedy Jr. was born May 15, 1956 in Columbus Georgia. Shortly after he was born he and his mother moved to Miami Florida. He closed his eyes and was reunited with his mother Marie Crockett, grandmother Lizzie Mae Crockett, brother Jeffrey Crockett, and newly united with his father
James Kennedy Jr as well as numerous beloved family members, shipmates, and friends on July 5, 2019. He leaves in love his wife Julieta Alapan Crockett, daughter Nicole Davis, two sons James Anthony Crockett II (wife Shannon Crockett) and Jeffery Crockett (fiancé Jill Lyle); grandchildren Ifaybeian Daney, Johnathan Davis Jr., Sahria Crockett, James Crockett III, and Titan Crockett, nephew Courtney Crockett, great grandchildren Akai Daney and Ameir Daney, siblings Tommy Richardson(wife Gwendolyn), James Kennedy III (wife Sherah), Ronald Louis Kennedy, Sgt Robert Michael Kennedy Sr. (wife Wilma), Deatrice Kennedy, Howard Mayo(wife Stephanie), along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, shipmates and friends.
James was baptized at North Side Seventh Day Adventist church and attended grade school at Miami Union Academy. He then attended Miami Northwestern Senior High and completed his High School education at Job Corp. He then decided to better his life by escaping his surroundings and joining the United States Navy. While stationed in Subic Bay Philippines he met his soulmate Julieta Alapan Crockett. During his tenure he completed his college degree and rose through the ranks as a Master Chief Petty Officer. He honorably retired military service after 30 years with countless awards and decorations such as Sailor of the Year and Recruiter
of the Year, just to name a few.
James had a magnetic personality and an unforgettable smile. He was called to be a mentor and leader to countless men and women around the world. He did everything from marriage counseling to military recruitment. One of the most special things about James is that he hung
out with everyone from the homeless to the highest ranking commanders in the military. Your social status never stood in the way of how he treated you. He found great purpose in his position at Hermitage Hall as training coordinator of “Handle with Care” and CPR, housed many foster children, mentored many youth and assisted countless servicemen into the United States military, amongst countless other callings. James loved recreational sports to include football, basketball, and racquetball: even won tournaments well into his 50s. James enjoyed great
eating with extra mayo on every sandwich, tons of laughter, and was always true to himself. What you see is what you get. He took pride in being a loving husband, father, grandfather, family member, shipmate and friend. He was also a member of Prince Hall Free and Accepted
Masons.
James spent a lot of time on a variety of Naval ships as a Signalmen. During this time, James’ loved ones find comfort in the fact that he can now sail freely into the arms of his heavenly father.
James Crockett was a handsome, strong willed, well spoken warrior who was affectionately known and will truly be missed.
A visitation for Master Chief Crockett will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 from 4 PM until 8 PM at Spring Hill Funeral Home in Nashville. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 13, at 2 PM with the family receiving friends and visitors from 12 PM until service time.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216.
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