Jerri Don Crofford
August 08, 1930 - September 27, 2012
- Share:
Jerri Don Crofford
August 08, 1930 - September 27, 2012
Obituary
Jerri Don Crofford entered this world as a twin August 8, 1930, on Lookout Mountain to Sadie Ellen Crofford and Elton Crofford Sr., one of eight siblings. Jerri married Shirley Dowling, and they recently celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary. Being a jack-of-all-trades and the “go to guy,” his professions included: butcher, master carpenter, truck driver, machinist, and locksmith. He founded JD Lock and Key in 1974, and operated it for over thirty-five years. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing, hunting, and camping, as well as bowling and golf. He also was a Sunday school teacher and played the bass guitar at his church for many years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, son and daughter, Tom Crofford and Linda Crofford-Harness, three grandsons, eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Jerri peacefully left this world, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, 2012 at Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home from 2:00pm-4:00pm. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 1, 2012 at 1:00pm at Century Cathedral. Condolences may be sent through the guestbook on this page.
Funeral Service
- Date & Time: October 1, 2012 (1:00 PM)
- Venue: Century Cathedral
- Location: 1212 S. 129th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74108 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: September 30, 2012 (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: September 30, 2012 (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
Visitation
- Date & Time: September 29, 2012 (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
- Venue: Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory
- Location: 2103 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74104 - (Get Directions)
3 responses to Jerri Don Crofford
Staff At Butler-Stumpff Funeral Home says:
September 28, 2012
We are deeply saddened for the family of J.D. as they go through this time of loss. May the memories of love and laughter bring comfort during these times. Please offer a favorite memory of J.D. on this memorial to share more of his life experiences with family and friends.
Carolyn Crofford Golden says:
September 29, 2012
Our prayers are with the Family at this moment in Time. I believe we will soon be with our Family who have passed through the Veil before us and Then there will be Joy Abounding. God Bless you in your sorrow. Carolyn Crofford (Widow of Michael Ray Crofford, son of Elton Crofford, Jr.)
Pat And Vicki Crofford says:
September 29, 2012
Uncle Jeri You will be greatly missed by all but especially your family. RIP