George Crosby

George Jeffery Crosby, also known as Jeff, 70, took his final ride on April 12, 2012 in Mesa Arizona. Jeff was born on February 12, 1942 to the late James and Wanda Crosby in Clovis New Mexico. Jeff was raised in New Mexico and also met his wife Juli there, but soon moved to Arizona shortly after. Jeff worked as a crane operator for offshore oil rigs for most of his life which took him on many different travels all over the world including England, the Bahamas and Mexico. When Jeff was home from work he loved doing what he did best, being a cowboy and taking care of his family. Some of his favorite hobbies were raising cattle, going horseback riding out in the mountains and cruising his old Ford pick-up trucks. Recognized for his deep Texan accent and his charming smile, he would never be caught without his Stetson hat, good button up shirt and his trusty wrangler jeans. Jeff is survived by his wife, Juli Crosby of York Valley, AZ; his daughter, Marijeff Crosby of Mesa AZ; Levi Geoff Crosby of York Valley; Jacoby James Crosby of York Valley; two stepsons, Joe and Nathan Perez of York Valley and six grandchildren. The re will be a viewing at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2012 at McDougals Caldwell Funeral Chapel in Safford. A funeral service will follow at 6 p.m. Jeff will be laid to rest along with his mother and father in Kenna, New Mexico.