David Alan Crockett, Neptune Beach, FL,  born on January 5, 1932 passed away January 19, 2025. He was raised in Fork Union, VA and graduated from Fork Union Military Academy. He then graduated from VMI in 1954 where he was Captain of the baseball team. He then served 3 years active duty in the U.S. Air Force in Texas, California and then Etain-Rouvres Air Force base in France. While there he pitched and played first base for the Etain Pioneers and was declared Most Valuable Player after his team won the European Championship in 1956. He worked for Bethlehem Steel, Redball Motor Freight and Fork Union Military Academy. He then retired in Neptune Beach, FL. He was married for 64 years to Juanita Tullos Crockett, born in 1940, the second youngest of eight children and daughter of Wille and Suzie Tullos, until her passing September 1, 2024. He is survived by his four children, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and his sister Linda Morris. A graveside service will be at Fork Union Cemetary on Route 15, James Madison Hwy on Saturday June 7, 2025 at 10:30 am.