Dillard Crockett, 79, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 5, 1940, in Harrogate, Tennessee, to Ishmael and Naomi Crockett.
Dillard was a master shipbuilder in the Production Control Department at Newport News Shipbuilding and retired in 1995. He was an expert rifleman with his National Guard unit. Dillard enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing and spending precious time with his three grandchildren. Some of his favorite travel was to see his grandchildren play baseball and volleyball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Troy; and sister, Janell (Noah).
Dillard is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Maxine; sons, Gary (Diane) and Rodney (Michelle); three grandchildren, Adam, Kyle and Kayla; brother, David; and sisters, Merrill, Benny-Joe and Kathleen (Clarence).
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Peninsula Memorial Park.
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