Donald Crockett

Donald Crockett was born November 28, 1957 to John B. and Magnolia Crockett in Alliance, Ohio. Donald gave his life to the Lord at an early age. He attended Alliance High School and Central State University. He joined the Sheet Metal trade in 1986 as a journeyman.

On October 10, 1987 Donald was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Yvonne (Shepherd) Crockett. They made their home in Columbus, Ohio. From this union they had three beautiful daughters Shavonne (R.Sean) Johnson, Tyā (Everette) Logan, and Donnice Milner and a gift of seven grandchildren with another on the way.

Donald was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church for over 30 years. He was a deacon there for over 20 years. He dedicated his life to helping people in need. He wore many hats within Second Baptist: Co-chair of Bread Basket food pantry, on the board of directors for Chandler Arms Housing, active member in the men’s fellowship, drama ministry, transportation minister, sung on the praise and worship team and in the men’s choir as well.

Donald was devoted to his family and was a great man of God, husband, father, grandfather, godfather, son, brother, uncle and best to many. Donald never met a stranger and was always willing to help others. Donald loved skating, cooking, spending time with his children and spoiling his grandchildren, reading the bible and sharing the Word with his family and friends.

Donald was one of seven children. He is preceded in death by his wife Yvonne Crockett, parents John B. and Magnolia Crockett, his siblings Sammie George Crockett, Willie James Crockett, and Johnnie Joe Crockett. Left to cherish his loving memory are his children Shavonne (R.Sean) Johnson, Tyā (Everette) Logan, and Donnice Milner along with his seven grandchildren Damiah Milner, Dakota Milner, Cameron Logan, Shania Johnson, Camille Logan, Caiden Logan, Shariah Johnson, God son Anthony Pullen, his brother John Frank Crockett, and sisters Willa Florence (Crockett) Jones and Patricia (Crockett) Harrell, best friend Calvin Hillman and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation 10:00 AM and Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Second Baptist Church, 186 N. 17th St. Masks are required.

Interment at Glen Rest Memorial Estates.