James E. Crosby

James E. Crosby, Jr., age 68, of 2139 Swearingen Road, Vienna, died Monday, January 12, 2026, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.

Born in Montezuma, he was the son of the late James E. Crosby and Ruby Hawkins Crosby.  He served as a jailer for many years at the Dooly County Justice Center.  He loved fishing, going to the beach and working on cars.  James was a member of Lilly Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Cindy Crosby; his daughters, Brandie Crosby and Melissa Derington (Jim); his sons, Michael Olds (Stacey), Marcus Olds(Pam) and Joey Olds (Kristy); his sisters, Debra Wilkes (Ronnie) and Katherine Short; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11 am Saturday, January 17 in Lilly Baptist Church with interment following in the church cemetery.

The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorial gifts may be made to Lilly Baptist Church.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.