More detail on this person: Richard A. Croton,
67, of Ocala, Florida, passed away December 28,
2016, with his family at his bedside. He was born
September 22, 1949 in Alma, Michigan to the late
John Thomas & Aletha (Hatton) Croton. Richard
was a Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam
War flying helicopters. He was also a general
manager at a modular home factory before his
retirement. Richard is survived by his devoted
wife of 36 years, Jackelyn "Jackie" Croton, of
Ocala, FL; 2 daughters, Karley Lynn (husband
Cody) Locklear, of Vista, CA; Kinley (husband
Sean) Croton Lagrange, Los Angles, CA; 2
brothers; John and Scott Croton, both of MI;
sister, Karen Quinn, of MI; granddaughter, Ellis
Aletha. The family will have a celebration of life
at a later date.
http://www.robertsfuneralhomes.com/
Burial: Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala,
Marion County, Florida, USA
Croton, Richard A. Age 67, died peacefully at his
home on December 28th, 2016, after a hard fought
battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the
women who love him_his wife Jackelyn Croton,
daughters, Kinley Lagrange and Karley Locklear
and his granddaughter, Ellis Lagrange, as well as
his sons-in-law, Sean Lagrange and Cody Locklear.
The youngest of 6 children and son of John Thomas
and Aletha (Hatton) Croton, Rick was known to
many of his pals as "Earl". He was born and raised
in Alma, Michigan, and a war veteran who served in
the United States Army in Vietnam as a Chief
Warrant Officer and helicopter pilot for the 1st
Squadron 9th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division,
flying reconnaissance missions. Rick spent the
majority of his career working for Lippert
Components, Inc. and relocated with the company
as General Manager in Ocala, Florida, where he
and Jackie raised their daughters and he finished
his tenure. An avid golfer and active member at
County Club of Ocala, "Mr. Golf" was on the course
or at the clubhouse, if he wasn't at home watching
Florida football or the Detroit Tigers with his
family and friends. A formal service will not be
held, please join us in celebrating his life by
donating to Hospice of Marion County
www.hospiceofmarion.com/donations Richard A.
Croton is survived by his wife of 36 years,
Jackelyn Dee Croton; children, Kinley Croton
Lagrange, Karley Lynn Locklear and Brent
Fairchild; granddaughter, Ellis Aletha Lagrange;
sister, Karen Quinn; brothers, John Harris and
Scott Croton.
Published in Morning Sun on Dec. 31, 2016
Burial information: Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens, Ocala, FL
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