Ronnie Lee Crocker, age 77, of Selma, passed away on October 11, 2022 at UNC-Johnston Health in Smithfield.  Born in Johnston County on October 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Roger and Addie Mae Tyner Crocker.  Ronnie was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Lee Crocker and his sister Barbara Nell Crocker Boss.

Ronnie graduated from Pine Level High School and Hardbarger's Business College.  He worked at Strickland's Tire Service for over 20 years and later at Universal Leaf Tobacco Company for over 20 years.  He retired from Johnston County Alcoholic Beverage Control in 2019.  Ronnie was an avid Carolina Tarheel fan and a New York Yankees fan.  His greatest pleasure in life was being a father to Jeff and spending time with him.  Ronnie's statement that he would leave behind is "If I seemed hard to get along with at times, that is not at all what I intended".

A visitation will be held on Sunday from 1 – 2 pm at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma followed by funeral services at 2 pm in the chapel.  Burial will be in the Crocker Cemetery in Pine Level.

Ronnie is survived by his brother, Will Crocker of Smithfield and numerous cousins.

A big Thank You to all of the healthcare providers who helped Ronnie during his last days.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crocker Cemetery, c/o Paige Wilson, 161 McDowell Parkway, Clayton, NC 27520.