Raymond Elmer Crosby

July 10, 2016

On July 7, 2016, Raymond Elmer Crosby departed this world to be reunited in heaven with his wife, family, and friends who have passed before him.

He was born February 11, 1945, and was raised in Pensacola by his beloved aunt, Iola McQuigg. He was a graduate of Pensacola High School Class of 1963 and a member of Gadsden Street Methodist Church. While working as a stocker at Delchamps, he was introduced to his bride, Janet Licklider Crosby. They were married almost 50 years before she passed last year. Mr. Crosby was a hard worker and excelled in the grocery business. This led to his job working many years for French’s company. He moved up the ranks as a successful career salesman, for various companies, working in New Orleans, Dallas and Houston. He and his family moved back to the Pensacola area in 1996 and eventually settled in Molino. Anyone who knew Raymond knows he was an avid football fan, especially for his beloved Alabama Crimson Tide. He also loved cruising in his Corvette, taking family trips in his RV, and donating to the Porch Creek Indians.

He is survived by his son, Scott (Myra) Crosby; daughter, Kim Creamer; grandchildren, JuliAnna Harmon, Nikoal Creamer and Mayson Creamer; sister, Jeanene Henry; sister-in-law, Paula (Richard) Southern; brother-in-law, Douglas (Priscilla) Gates; aunt, Edith Crosby; nieces and nephews, Susan (George) Doyle, Stephen Gates, Travis (Suzie) Gates, Tonya Southern, James (Daphne) Southern, and Charles Southern; as well as countless other out of town relatives, friends and neighbors.

Visitation will be at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North in Cantonment on Monday, July 11, 2016 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. with funeral services following immediately afterwards.

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