William "Bill" Crocker

Mr. William “Bill” Crocker, age 84 of Bolivar, passed away peacefully at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital surrounded by his family on November 12, 2026. A memorial service in his honor will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Crocker was born in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late William D. Crocker Sr. and Joyce S. Crocker. He married his wife of 52 years, Deborah Cox Crocker, on November 26, 1974. They began their lives together in Memphis before moving to Bolivar where they have spent the last 33 years.

He worked as a route sales driver for Frito Lay for 28 years and was proud to have served in the United States Army.

Mr. Crocker was an avid runner in his 40’s. At the age of 50, he began training for the New York City Marathon and proudly saw this goal through by completing the entire 26.2-mile trek. He also enjoyed camping and traveling in his motorhome along side his wife in his later years. Together they have visited almost every U.S. state, but Mr. Crocker enjoyed their time spent out West most of all. He loved taking photos of all of his adventures and was a great photographer.

He was a kind and generous man who loved every single one of his friends and family. He never forgot a face or a name.

Mr. Crocker is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Crocker; daughters, Lisa Ray (Tab), Jennifer Crocker, and Rebecca McSwain; son, Stephen Crocker (Amy); grandchildren, Caroline, Isaac, Will, Mackenzie, Dalton, and Miller; brother, Jimmy Crocker; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Billy Eugene Crocker, Gary Wayne Crocker, Larry Crocker, and Betty Crocker.

Shackelford Funeral Directors in Bolivar is honored to be assisting the family.