With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of James Arthur Croker, 79, of Lake City, SC, an Air Force Veteran, widower of the late Nettie Lee Croker, who passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Celebrating the Life of James Arthur Croker

I have a fought a good fight. I have finished my course and I have kept the faith.

II Timothy 4:6-7

On Friday, July 19, 2024, God called, James Arthur Croker to take his rest. He was born on December 24, 1944.

James attended Russellville High School, St. Stephen, South Carolina. He also attended and graduated from Williamsburg Technical College, Kingstree, South Carolina.

James was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Nettie Lee Cockfield.

He was preceded in death by: his wife, his daughter, Mershella Croker, his mother, his father and two sisters.

Loved ones left to cherish his memories are: his daughter, Sharon Croker of Lake City, SC; his three sons, Brian (Latoya) Croker of the home, LeVar Croker of Lake City, SC and James L. (Latoya) Croker of Florence, SC; grandchildren that he and Nettie raised after their mother passed, Antuan L. Croker (Kaliah Wilson) of Columbia, SC, Dayshon V. Croker and Tremaine Croker both of Lake City, SC; seven other grandchildren, Craig Croker, Destiny Croker, De'Andre Croker all of Lake City, SC, Javon Croker (Alizzia Gaskins) of Sumter, SC, Courtney Croker (Vic), Kyliah Croker and Sequoia Croker all of Florence, SC; thirteen great grandchildren; three brothers, Reubin (Gloria) Croker, Samuel Croker both of St. Stephen, SC and Leroy (Marge) Croker of Newbern, SC; along with a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Gentiva hospice, his personal nurse, Erika Wilken and personal aide, Tabitha Conyers.

The family is receiving friends and family at 800 Davis Street, Lot 3, Lake City, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-354-2292.