Edison Crosby

May 27, 1953 - December 29, 2019

Mr. Edison Crosby, age 66 of Willacoochee, GA passed away Sunday afternoon, December 29, 2019, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Crosby was born May 27, 1953 to Dorothy Mae Jewell Crosby and the late Thomas A. Crosby. Other than his father, he was preceded in death by 3 Siblings: Sue Ellen Crosby, Talmadge Crosby and Kyllis Crosby. Mr. Crosby, a native of Coffee County, was retired from the State Highway Road Department in the Maintenance Division. He was a Veteran of the US Army having served his country during the Vietnam Era. Survivors include: His Wife: Velda Buchanan Crosby of Willacoochee, GA His Mother: Dorothy Mae Jewell Crosby of Douglas, GA 5 Children: Shane McDuffie of Douglas, GA Ricky Barrett of Axson, GA Olivia White of Douglas, GA John Barrett of Broxton, GA Erick Crosby of Douglas, GA 1 Brother: Virgil Crosby of Navarre, FL 2 Sisters: Gretta Jowers of Douglas, GA Ava Crosby of Wray, GA 7 Grandchildren: Cannon White and Braydon White both of Douglas, GA Sarah Bryan of Broxton, GA Grace Barrett and Will Barrett both of Axson, GA Jonathan Barrett and Jacob Barrett both of Broxton, GA Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many Friends The funeral service will be, Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Justin Morris, Brother Jerry Waldron and Rev. Benji Capps officiating. The interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Atkinson County. Mr. Crosby will be placed in the church at 12:00 Noon to lie in state until the funeral hour. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Ricketson Funeral Home. Active Pallbearers: Brandon Smith, Jeremy Smith, Jacob Barrett, Jonathan Barrett, Lavan Crosby, Cannon White and Braydon White. Food for the family should be taken to Gretta Jowers' home at 43 Victory Drive, Douglas, GA Ricketson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.