Howard Crotts Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 11, 2025, at the age of 77, Howard Crotts of Salem, Virginia passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Crotts to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Clifford Crotts, Sr. and Louise Mills Crotts; his siblings, Richard Wayne Crotts and Diana Crotts Helm; and his son Jody Crotts.
He is survived by: his wife Donna Crotts; his son Todd Crotts; his grandchildren, Delaney Crotts and Virginia Iris Kingery; his sisters-in-law, Sherry Reynolds (Steve) and Robin Eller (Steve); his daughter-in-law Katie True (Justin); his nephew Petey Huffman (Chantelle); and his friends, Dan Brugh, Rich Bond, Chris, Angelia Clark and Daryel Smith. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home (305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153). A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Sherwood Memorial Park (1250 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153).
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made in H.C.'s memory to The American Heart Association, http://www.heart.org. Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), https://donate.pbsavirginia.org, (http://www.npr.org).
