Steven Broyles Crocker's Obituary
Steven Broyles Crocker
Steven (Steve) was born October 29, 1954, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He lost his battle with COVID 19 on August 30, 2021, in Bartlett, Tennessee. Steve always knew he wanted to be a pilot. After graduating from OSU, he worked his was into aviation by obtaining a flight instructor rating that allowed his to build up flight hours by instruction at various flights schools. During his career, he flew for Republic, Northwest and Delta Airlines, based in Detroit, Michigan. Steve retired in October 2019 after a 35-year flying career. He stopped counting accumulated flight hours after 30,000+. A fellow pilot said, “There isn’t an airplane that Steve could not fly.” He was most proud of his Twin Comanche and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. At the time of his retirement, he was flying international flights as captain of the Airbus 330. He was well loved by the general aviation community in the Memphis area and throughout the country.
Steve is preceded by his parents, Leslie and Carmen. He leaves behind his loving wife, Paola, stepson Milo Jr. (Megan) and step-granddaughter Olivia and step-daughter Gina. He has twin daughters living in Kansas, Heather (Shawn) and granddaughter Brenda, Jennifer (Jason) and grandson Denver and granddaughter Dakota. He leaves behind his brother from Pawnee, Oklahoma, Ted (Alesa), nephews Leslie, Rolen (Malica) and Corbin. Also his brother Fred, residing in Mississippi. He leaves his Aunt Mary Lou Richardson and cousin, Tracy Richardson, (Clara) of Cushing, Oklahoma. Steve was the happiest when he was surrounded by his family and friends. He passed away a very happy man.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the Highland Cemetery in Pawnee, Oklahoma.
The date for the local service here in Memphis is pending and will be announced.
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