William "Evans" Crockett, Jr., 89, entered into rest Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was a native and lifelong resident of Burke County. He graduated from UGA with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. He started out as a shop foreman for Burke Truck and Tractor and later became the president of the business until he decided to pursue a career in farming. Evans was a veteran of the US Army and was a member of the NRA, American Legion Post 120, and Greens Cut United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Evans and Annie Laurie McNorrill Crockett; and his brother, Robert Wayne Crockett.
He is survived by his wife, Johnie Crockett; two sons, William E. Crockett III (Kerry) of Grovetown and Robert Edgar Crockett (Randi) of Waynesboro; a sister, Grace Quick of Waynesboro; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Graveside Services will be held 11:00am Friday, October 9 at Burke Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jerry Sharpe.
Remembrances may be made to Greens Cut United Methodist Church.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)
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