James Croskey
James (Jim ) Croskey
March 17 1943 – Nov 23 2022
Jim passed away peacefully at MO Baptist hospital on Nov 23, 2022 after having open heart surgery.
Jim lived a good life. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting with his father in Des Moines Iowa. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling.
He enjoyed giving his grandchildren rides on the riding mower. He liked making water balloons with the grandchildren and always getting soaked.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carol (Redel), His son Jeff Croskey, spouse Elizabeth (Willis) and his daughter Susan Pratt. Jim’s brother Rich and his sister Cathleen O’Leary.
Great joy came from his grandchildren, Julia Pratt, Jenna Pratt, Jacob Pratt, Matthew Croskey Mason Croskey
Jim was born in Des Moines lowa. Studied at Dowling High School. He was in the Air Force for 4 years and then moved to St. Louis to work for Delta Airlines as Supervisor of Operations. Retiring from Delta at 52, he started his tax business and enjoyed many clients that became friends.
Jim would have turned 80 on St. Pats Day. He lived a good life and had a peaceful death. We donated his body to St. Louis University Medical School. They will have a Mass on All Souls day in November for the families of the donated at St. Frances Xavier (College) Church.
Any contributions should be made to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Thanks to all our friends and neighbors that have helped us through this difficult time. Jim would be so proud of his children and thankful for all the friends he made during his lifetime.
Beautiful. This is exactly how we remember Jim. He loved you and his family and friends.
Praying for you and your family.
Sending love.
Jim was a good friend and terrific neighbor. We enjoyed “short ones” on the patio and several weekend poker hands. He seldom went home broke $ 😁. Come to think I don’t believe he ever lost all of his buy in. He is truly missed and was definitely “one of a kind”, good man, wish I had known him longer.
I echo Greg’s comments completely. Jim, Greg and I enjoyed many happy hours on Greg’s and my patios, also enjoyed poker. Jim was also a pretty good washer player. We invited him to join us for quite a while before he finally accepted. I think we all wished he accepted sooner. Jim was a very good man and will be greatly missed.
I have many fond memories of Jim and Carol, having lived in Emerald Woods for 40 years. My thoughts are with Carol and the rest of the family as they transition into a life without their beloved husband, father and grandpa. His memory will live with you forever.
We have many good and some very fun memories of Jim and all the Croskeys! Jim was easy to talk to and generous. He did love his gardening and lawn was perfect!
He was so proud of his grandkids
And loved when they would visit!
Sincerest sympathy to Carol, Jeff and Susan and all the family!
Much love “the Brewers”
Carol, my deepest sympathy to you & your family as well as his/your friends – wish I would of known him(but only had the pleasure of knowing you) – he sounds like a great guy! Take care of yourself & enjoy all those great memories you made together.
We send our deepest sympathy to Carol and the Croskey family. We appreciated his work in our little village. He was always sitting so contentedly in the garage when I walked by. He and Mike would see each other when he worked at the airport.
Love & prayers,
Mike & Gail Glover
Our thoughts are with the Croskey family. Jim was a good friend and loved his family so much. He will be truly missed by all.
Carol, been thinking about you everyday. Love & Prayers for peace
Joyce E
Carol,
So sorry and shocked to hear about Jim. You and he were great neighbors for 42 years. Your yard was the envy of the neighborhood! Jim surely had a green thumb. He seemed to have really enjoyed his long retirement which was great. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Tom and Kathy Hunt
Carol I was so saddened to learn of Jim’s death. I live in the village too and loved to walk and see Jim sitting in the garage or walking with his good friend Craig. May all your good memories warm your heart now and bring you the peace you desire. My prayers are with you and the family.
Marilyn Antrobus
We are so sorry to hear of jim’s passing. What a wonderful cousin ! He was always a blessing to have when all the families got together, his passion for life and family will
Be missed. May he rest in peace and love of Christ . Prayers to his family . The Waldron family
I’m really sorry to hear this. I’ve known Jim a long time, we used to play golf in the same group on Saturdays at St. Charles Golf Course. And he did my taxes. He was a good man and will definitely be missed.