John Wesley Crosby's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Tupelo, Mississippi

John Wesley Crosby

December 8, 1928 - October 21, 2026 (97 years old)

Tupelo, Mississippi

John Wesley Crosby's obituary , Passed away on October 21, 2026 in Tupelo, Mississippi

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John Wesley Crosby

December 8, 1928 - October 21, 2026 (97 years old)

Tupelo, Mississippi

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John Wesley Crosby Obituary

The passing of John Wesley Crosby (Tupelo, Mississippi) occurred on October 21, 2026. John Wesley, born on December 8, 1928, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Lindsey Crosby-Thach and Robert Crosby, Sr.; his siblings, Charles Crosby, Ona McMillan and Birdie May Franks; and his son John Warren "Johnny" Crosby.

He is survived by: his daughters, Tina Wallington and Danni Maddox of Mooreville; and his siblings, Robert Crosby, Jr. of Houston, Larry Douglas Crosby of Mooreville and Ann Thompson Ivy of Palmetto. He is also survived by his grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo (5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801).

Memorials may be made to Palmetto Methodist Church, P. O. Box 370, Verona, MS 38879.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holland Funeral Directors



Sat

Oct 24

Celebration of life

4:00 PM

Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo
5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801

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