Byron Hubert Crosby

Glennville GA

Byron Crosby, age 78, passed away on March 17, 2017 at Hospice Savannah.  The Appling County native was reared in Baxley.  As an ardent patriot, he joined the U.S. Army as soon as he was able to; ultimately serving 26 years retiring as a Master Sergeant.  During his years of service to his country, he served 2 tours in Vietnam and 3 tours in Europe.  He made his home in Glennville in 1985 and later retired from the Military in 1987.  Again, he went back into public service; serving Tattnall County as a Code Enforcement Officer.  Among work and dedication to the greater good of his community and country; he was dedicated to serving the Lord.  Byron was a member of First Baptist Church in Glennville and served in the Friendship Sunday School Class.  Family was always important to him and in his later years, his favorite hobbies involved his grandchildren.  Whether it was teaching them the art of fishing or taking in a ballgame or attending a cheer or gymnastic competition, he wanted them to know that he loved them and that he was proud of all of their activities.  He was a man dedicated to service; service of country, service of family, and service to God.  He will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mae Lightsey; grandmother, Dollie Johnson Walton; daughter, Monica Elaine Crosby; father-in-law and mother-in-law, JW and Evelyn James Benton.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Brenda Benton Crosby; children, Sandi Crosby, Julie (Gene) Edwards of Glennville; grandchildren, Jena (Shane) Waters, Gabriel Edwards, Becky Edwards; great-grandchildren, Rylan Waters and Adalyn Waters; siblings, James L. (Lillian) Lightsey of Atlanta, Linda (Jack) McCorkle of Savannah, Dennis (Diane) Lightsey of Savannah; several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Visitation will be held 10:00am-12:00pm Monday, March 20, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Glennville with funeral services to follow at 12:00pm with the Reverend Mike Howard officiating. Interment will follow at the Georgia Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

Pallbearers will be Tim Poole, Alex Lightsey, Brother Rick Brown, Roger Cain, Scott Rogers, and Charles Tillman.

Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church Nursery Building Fund, 321 W. Barnard St. Glennville, GA. 30427 or Hospice Savannah, P.O Box 13190 Savannah, GA. 31416.

Low Country Cremation and Burial is serving the Crosby family.

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