William Wayne “Fatboy” Crockett, 75, of Columbia, KY passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born on August 18, 1950 in Jamestown, KY, a son of the late James Frank Crockett and Clara Frances Wigginton Crockett.
Wayne was a heavy equipment operator, working as a truck driver, logger, and for various road departments. Wayne loved talking to his friends over the channels on his CB radio, using his handle, “Fatboy”. He always enjoyed telling stories to anyone who would take the time to listen to him.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Amy (and Katie) Norris of Campbellsville and Tina (and Adam) Price of Glens Fork
1 grandson: Justin Price of Lexington
1 brother: Galen (and Connie) Crockett of Jamestown
2 sisters: Lois Meece of Columbia and Gladys Daniel of Jamestown
Several nieces & nephews
In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by two brothers, Willis Crockett and Phallis Crockett; and three sisters, Roxie Crockett, Verlean Dykes, and Vonzie Hill.
Funeral service: 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Christian Naylor officiating
Burial: Crockett Cemetery
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 P.M. on Friday, December 26, 2025 and Saturday morning, beginning at 7:00 A.M.
Pallbearers: Justin Price, Alvin Stotts, Kevin Crockett, Coty Crockett, Mark Crockett, and Tyler Crockett
Honorary pallbearers: Matthew Crockett, Mike Crockett, Doug Holt, Danny Hill, and Roy Hill
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
