William B. Crockett, Jr. Dec. 3, 1952- Sept. 13, 2014 SOUTH BEND - William Bernard Crockett Jr. (Bill), Beloved and Cherished, Father, Grandfather and Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Faithful Friend of South Bend, Indiana. Bill William B. Crockett, Jr, departed this life on Saturday, September 13, 2014, at his home following a long illness following a stroke. He was born December 3, 1952, to William Sr. and Beatrice Crockett.

Bill is survived by his significant other, Michelle; seven children: William B. Crockett, III, Ira James Crockett, Isheika Latrice Crockett, Darryl Darnell Crockett, Michael Walter Crockett, Syreatha Shawna Jackson and Damion Damon Lewis. He also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, Cardre Crockett, Treigh Crockett, Dequan Crockett, Tyler Crockett, Ireonna Crockett, Ilise Dewanna Izarae Bush, Ioana Shalee Violet Hill, Dasyre, Dajih, Derron, Daldase, Dalila, Daliyah, Shaniya, Darryl, IV, Pau, Tayana, Nykayla, Sincere, Mirical. Bill was a veteran of the United States Army.

He grew up between East St. Louis, IL, Chicago, IL, Theodore, AL, and South Bend, IN, the first born son to William and Beatrice Crockett, who preceded him in death. Bill has twelve siblings, Bonnie Jean Ross and Evon Harris, who also preceded him in death; his brothers, Minister Harrison Davis of Chicago, IL, Darryl Crockett of Schererville, IN, Willie Davis, Barry Crockett, and Tamago Anderson, all of South Bend, IN, Pastor Robert Crockett of Minneapolis, MN, Debra Crockett-Wilborn of Jonesboro, GA, Michelle Bry and Darlene Fuller of Georgia, Veda Richmond of Antioch, TN. Bill also leaves to cherish his memory (2) grandchildren, (11) nieces and (14) nephews, along with a host of extended family and friends. A Memorial

Service for William Crockett Jr. will be held on Saturday, September 20, 2014, in Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West, South Bend. Visitation begins at 11:30 a.m. and service at 12 noon. Sign his guestbook at www.clarkoneal.com. Arrangements entrusted to the Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Sep. 17, 2014.

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