Nathan Paul Crocker, 39, of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, passed away Wednesday after a brief illness.

Nathan was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on Feb. 24, 1975, and was the son of W. Jack Crocker and the late Sharon K. (Reader) Crocker.

He graduated from Mineral Ridge High School and Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church.

He was an avid reader, computer whiz, and a lifelong collector of vintage Japanese toys.

He is survived by his father; his two uncles, Edward Crocker of Bohannon, Va., and Richard Reeder and his wife, Irena, of Butler, and his many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother; his maternal grandparents, George and Thelma (Tommie) Reeder, and his paternal grandparents, Wilbert (Web) and Nora Crocker.

Crocker — A memorial service for Nathan Paul Crocker, who passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014, will be later for family and friends.Nathan's arrangements were entrusted to the Ohio Cremation and Memorial Society/Bowser funeral service, Niles, Ohio.