Uncle Dick and Aunt DoDo,
I am SO sorry.... Dad called today and told me about Donnie and since that time I have felt such an ache in my heart.  I hadn't spoken to Donnie in years, and had left a message with him several months back.  In June he called me.... and after several phone tag messages and texts we finally connected towards the end of the month.  When we talked we talked for well over an hour.  It was like all the years melted away, and we just talked and talked, laughed and cried. We talked about the "old times", faith, and family... One thing that he kept saying over and over was how much he loved and appreciated both of you.  I will talk with you soon, and elaborate on our conversations, but I wanted to write a brief note to let you know I am thinking about you. As much as my heart hurts for the loss of my newly found old friend, I have to believe that I now have a new guardian angel to watch over all of us. 
With much love.... Kim

Kim McVay
Aug 09, 2009
Ogallala, NE

I'm a friend of Holly Bixler.  She told me about Donald, and I just wanted to offer my condolences to the family.

Peggy Hyer
Aug 09, 2009
Hereford, TX

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Donnie.  My prayers are with you. 

Vicki (LaFavor) Shimanek
Aug 10, 2009
Perry Oklahoma,

To the Crocker Family Sorry to hear of your loss. Donnie and were always good friends back in Woodward High But I am sorry to say that we lost touch after that. My thoughts and prayers are with your family To the drummer man of Woodward High Boomer Band Rick Kays

rick Kays
Aug 10, 2009
Stillwater , OK

My thoughts and prayers are with Donnies family at this time. Donnie and I graduated together and he was never a dull moment. You never knew what to expect from him but knew it would be funny. He will be missed by all.

Denise McDowell Holloway
Aug 11, 2009
Mooreland, OK

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.  Wish I were closer so I could hug your necks and offer you the same love and support you have always provided our family.

My God Bless you and provide you comfort.

Love, June

June Black
Aug 11, 2009
Normal, IL

Dear Dick and Dolores,

My mother called me last night to tell me of your loss. I graduated with Donnie and we were in band together. I will always remember Donnie for his big smile and his blonde hair bouncing while he played his drum. I see from this picture that he continued to have that big smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May the Peace of Christ be with you.

Cheryl Fletcher Moran
Aug 11, 2009
San Antonio, TX

I too was a fellow classmate of Donnie's.  What a great guy through and through.  He made Band class so much fun.  A gentleman at every age.  My family and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to the Crocker Family.  I know he lived life to the fullest.

Judy Berry
Doc Taylor & Family

Judy Berry (Taylor)
Aug 11, 2009
Woodward, OK

After we all got out of high school.  Donnie & Dennis Barber had a rock band.(JUST THUNDER)Donnie played the bass, D.B. played guitar,&Tom Waddle was the drummer.They had a practice hall behind the old Trego's store.After a few visits I was invited to (try) to sing...That was such a long time ago.Donnie moved into my place,in a back bedroom.We played alot of gigs for all our friends in that old house on Madison.I never knew Donnie to have a girlfriend,until he met Patty...He went nuts for her.Could have been 1980 or 81..I could go on & on about the times we had...Donnie was a smokin bass player,arranger,& recording tech....We made alot of music & memories. PLAY ON DONNIE You Too TOM

Berney
Aug 11, 2009
OKC, OK

Dick and Dolores.......I didn't know your son, but I know what it's like to lose a son, so I pray God gives you comfort as he gave me.

OvaJean

OvaJean (Henderson) Siemens
Aug 11, 2009
Whispering Pines, NC,

We just learned of Donnie's passing.  We are praying for your family.We think of you often.  Edd and Veta Gifford

Edd Gifford
Aug 12, 2009
Wichita, KS

Mr. and Mrs. Crocker,

My husband Tim and I worked with Don in Phoenix. We would like to share our sympathy and condolences for your loss. He will be missed.

Tim and Tracy Beltran
Aug 17, 2009
Phoenix , AZ

So very sorry to hear about Donnie. We went to school together for many years. Like many others, lost touch after graduation. My thoughts and prayers are with you, praying that God will hold you close and bring peace and comfort to you.

Lisa Sunderland Breshears
Aug 18, 2009
Oklahoma City, OK

The Class of '77 will miss him.

David White
Aug 20, 2009
Commerce, GA

Dick and Delores,
I was so sorry to hear of Donnie's death. I regret that we lost touch after I moved from Woodward.  I have many fond memories of our friendship.  We certainly had a lot of laughs and got into a little bit of trouble along the way.  One of my funniest (although not at the time) memories was when we almost blew up your garage with fireworks.  My thoughts and prayers are with you both.  Troy

Troy Owens
Aug 24, 2009
Chatsworth , GA

I am so sorry for your loss. He will be miissed. Me and the boys loved him alot.

Robin
Sep 22, 2009
Woodward,