James T. Crosby

Dearing, GA--- Mr. James T. Crosby, 86, entered into rest on June 5, 2011 at Thomson Health and Rehab, Thomson, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Westover Memorial Park with Dr. Pauline Hughes officiating.
Mr. Crosby was a native of Dearing, GA, but lived in Augusta for many years. He retired from the Augusta Fire Department as a Lieutenant after 25 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U. S. Navy. He loved fishing and gardening. Mr. Crosby was a member of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Earline Rodgers Crosby, parents, George W. and Ethel Mae Gay Crosby, brother, Harold Crosby and sister, Gladys Wren.
Survivors include his son, Victor Wayne Crosby and wife, Chom Suk of Woodbridge, VA, sister, Idell McDonald and husband, Peanut of Savannah, GA, grandchildren, Peggy E. Lowe and husband, Charles of Graniteville, SC, Gene Whitfield and husband, Brad of N. Augusta, SC and Jeannie Crosby of Brooklyn, NY, great grandchildren, Noah Lowe of Graniteville, SC and Clementine Crosby-Smith of Brooklyn, NY, nephew, Gerald Wren and loving neighbors and caregivers, Tommy and Sonya Hardin and their children, Kevin, William and Cassy.
The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to United Hospice for their care and support.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Platt’s Crawford Avenue.