John Charles Crosby

John Charles Crosby

Oct. 16, 1960 - July 2, 2021

McCOOK, Neb. — John Charles Crosby, age 60, of McCook, passed away on July 2, 2021, in McCook.

John was born Oct. 16, 1960, in San Antonio, Texas, to parents, James L. and Lola J. (Hankins) Crosby. He was one of six children. John graduated from East Central High School in San Antonio with the Class of 1978.

In John’s younger years, he enjoyed bowling and hunting. He was employed by Cappel Farms for several years where he was able to enjoy farm life and working outdoors. He helped numerous kids in the area with demo derby cars over the years which earned him the nickname “Grandpa John.”.John was a very selfless person who readily taught the next generation about cars and trucks.

John was preceded in death by his parents and his second wife, Mary.

Those left to celebrate his life are sisters, Chyrell (Maynard) Keeling of San Antonio, Texas, Debra (Deb) Hardin and husband, Hugh of San Antonio and Terri (DeeDee) Filippi and husband, Steven of Converse, Texas; brothers, Jimmy (BooBoo) Crosby and wife, Naomi of Round Rock, Texas, and Jerry (Brat) Crosby of San Antonio; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends in the McCook Community.

Memorials are suggested to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home to help defer cost of services.

A book signing will be Monday, July 12, 2021, from 5-7 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family.