Celebrating the life of
Heyward B. Crosby
June 17, 1925 - June 05, 2012
SAVANNAH – Heyward B. Crosby, 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Savannah, GA.
Mr. Crosby was born in Walterboro, SC on July 17, 1925. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served during World War II in Japan. He was a proud member of the IBEW for 60 years and was honored to have been an electrical supervisor for the original World Trade Centers. He was also a member of the team that dropped the New Years Eve Ball in Times Square. Outside of work, his hobbies included fishing and watching old westerns. Mr. Crosby was an active member of the First Baptist Church of the Islands.
Mr. Crosby is survived by his wife of 62 years, Pauline Crosby; children, Eules Crosby and wife Susan of Myrtle Beach, SC, Terri Cerbone and husband Tom of Savannah and Craig Crosby and wife Monica of Las Vegas, NV; grandchildren, David Crosby of Scranton, PA, Ryan Crosby of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Colby Crosby of White Plains, NY, Alex Cerbone of Savannah, Jenny and Brooks Lanigan, both of Richmond Hill, GA, Courtney, Zachary, and Joshua Crosby, all of Margate, NJ and Craig Crosby, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV and great-granddaughter, Callie Elizabeth Lanigan of Richmond Hill, GA.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of the Islands.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Advantage, 310 Commercial Drive, Suite A, Savannah, GA 31406.
Although he traveled far for work to provide for his family, he always made time to play catch with me as a young child. He will be truly missed and will always be in my heart.
- Craig crosby, Las Vegas, NV
Dear Terri and Tom, Please accept our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of Terri's Father.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Although he traveled far for work to provide for his family, he always made time to play catch with me as a young child. He will be truly missed and will always be in my heart.
- Craig crosby, Las Vegas, NV
Dear Terri and Tom, Please accept our deepest sympathy to the entire family on the passing of Terri's Father.You will be in our prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
