James E. Crockett
August 29, 1944 ~ June 3, 2016
James E. Crockett, 71, Brownsburg, passed away June 3, 2016. Mr. Crockett was born August 29, 1944, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Edgar and Mary (Ball) Crockett.
He graduated from Ben Davis High School and worked for Link-Belt for more than 40 years, retiring in 2006. He later enjoyed working at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and at O’Reilley Raceway Park. An avid car enthusiast, it is fair to say that Jim liked anything on wheels that went fast. He attended and competed in various car shows with his 1933 Ford Coupe. Earlier in life, he raced bicycles and go-karts. Jim will be remembered fondly by a loving family and many friends.
Survivors include his sons, James David Crockett (Angela) of Mooresville and Doug Crockett of Florida; grandchildren, Caleb England, Kara Beasley, Cordell Crockett, Emily Beasley, Keaton Crockett, Jocelyn Crockett, Katelyn Beasley, and Callie Crockett.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of James E. Crockett on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 5 to 7 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The service will follow at 7 p.m. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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We had a lot of fun on bike trips and vacations. He was a good father to you. Love you
Jim was a good friend and I worked with him at Link Belt as an inspector and a Guage repairman. He had a sense of humor and always would lend me money for a pop. He defiantly wanted to be the first out the door of the plant. He took me to his home to show me his model cars and his race car mailbox.He had a good heart and cared about people. God bless him! I will see him soon!
Jimmy was a great neighbor and would do anything he could to help you. He will be missed and I value the time that I got spend with him . Your family lost a good and kind man . May god be with his family during this difficult time . John Phelps
Words cannot describe the wonderful Jimmy Crockett and to tell him thank you does not come close to covering all the wonderful things he has done for our family…more than we could have ever imagined. He was an absolute angel and we will miss him dearly. Jimmy Bomb was much more than a neighbor, much more than a friend, he was and will always be family to the Chandler’s! God Bless Jim Crockett! We will love you always!!! Kerin Chandler Brooks