Thomas Roy Crocker

August 21st after a gradual decline in health. Thomas was born

in Colorado Springs, CO, and has been a native to Colorado

since 1945.

Mr. Crocker was born on September 17th, 1945 to Walter and

Miriam (Cleese) Crocker. On May 16th, 1974 he married Marty

(Watkins) Crocker who has recently preceded him in death.

Thomas is survived by three children: Scott Crocker, Lana

Garland (Ben), Chad Crocker; six grandchildren: Colton and

Dillon Crocker, Emily and Jacob Aguero, Luke and Josiah

Garland. Thomas is also survived by his mother Miriam

Crocker. He was preceded in death by his wife Marty, his father

Walter.

He served in the Navy and Vietnam war with the seabee

construction team 1010 before returning to the states to raise

his family. At this time he became a successful business owner

and built custom homes for the rest of his career.

Thomas was devoted to his family. His children, grandchildren,

and nieces and nephews were the light of his life. During

Marty’s end of life, he was a nurturing caregiver. He was a

generous man who always thought of how to help others.

He is missed tremendously, and will always be remembered.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 30th at

1:00pm. Location: Chapel of Memories, 829 S. Hancock Ave,

Colorado Springs, CO 80903.