Kent Crocker, 53, passed away on August 30, 2016 in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 3rd, at Lakewood Funeral Home from 1pm to 3pm with funeral service at 3pm. Burial to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park, Clinton Boulevard. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ruth Crocker, Brandon, sister, Cindy Crocker, Pearl, and numerous friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles F. Crocker, and his son, James Matthew Queen. Kent had a long career at MS Department of Corrections. He had a great love for computers and loved to help people with their computer issues. In the past was active in karate. He was also a great lover of animals, leaving behind four cats and four dogs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CARA (Community Animal Rescue and Adoption), 960 N Flag Chapel Rd, Jackson, MS 39209, (601)922-7575. Memorials can be made on www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com.