Ova Marion

Crocker

Ova Marion Crocker of Lesterville, Missouri passed away November 15, 2016 at Crocker's Country Living. Ova attained the age of 93 years and 8 months and 19 days. He was born February 27, 1923 at Black, Missouri. Ova was the Son of Rev. Jesse and Minnie (Sumpter) Crocker.

On April 10, 1946 he was united in marriage to Neva Neda Foster. To this union three children were born, Mary (Vernon) Hill of Boss, Randal (Morag) Crocker of Kingdom City, and Marilyn Todd of Clearence.

Six Grand Children Freddie (Kim) Hill of Nixa, Michael Hill and friend Melissa and Kyle of St. Roberts, Lisa (Darrell) Mast of Boss, Tony (Amanda) Crocker of Ashland, Sally Todd and Fiancee Stephen of Macon, and Randal (Karlie)Todd of Shelbina.

Two step-grandchildren Eric Owens of Fulton, and Shona (Danny) Meyers of Fulton.

Nine great-grand children James Hill, Brooke (Derek) Hohenfeldt and Brittany (Carson) Risenhoover, Joshua and Fiancee Lila, Lynn, and Jessica Mast, Nikki Crocker, Miranda and Aubrey Todd.

Two Step great grand-children Shania (Derek) Dillon and Miriah (Levi) Wiggins.

Five Great, Great, Grandchildren Lyila and Carsen Wiggins, Nevaeh and Jax Dillon and William Hohenfeldt.

Survivors, include one sisters Roberta Faye (Lavern) Shy of O'Fallon.

Ova was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Neva Crocker, brothers Lonnie Crocker, Burlin Crocker, Harley Crocker, Lawerence Crocker, Donald Crocker, Ronald Crocker, sisters Lydia Carl son-in-law Larry Todd and Great grandson Brandon Scott Hill.
Ova loved to spend time with his family, tell stories, fishing and I believe his favorite thing to do was to sing. Ova was the oldest living member of the Locust Grove United Baptist Church in Oates, Missouri.

Ova will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation: Saturday, November 19th 10 AM

Funeral Services will follow at Locust Grove United Baptist Church at Oater, MO

Minister: Elder Denny Mathes

Burial: Smith Cemetery

Pallbearers: Tony Crocker, Freddie Hill, Mike Hill, Darrell Mast, Randall Todd and Joshua Mast.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri