James Gregory Critzer, 49, of Suffolk, VA passed away on May 1, 2011. A native of Nansemond County, VA he is the son of Jean Johnson Critzer Holland and the late Robert Ernest Critzer, Sr. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Robert E. Critzer, Jr. and Lewis Critzer. Greg was a former mechanic for the Suffolk Golf Course and presently handling maintenance for the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Greg served as a volunteer for Suffolk Peanut Fest since 1998 and was also President of the Magnolia Ruritan Club.

Besides his mother he is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Judy and Joel Turner of Suffolk; sister-in-law, Kim Myers Critzer of North Wilkesboro, NC; niece, Rachel Jean Critzer; nephews Matthew Aaron Turner and SSGT Joshua Michael Turner; two nephews and one great niece and a longtime friend, Morris Carr.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home and Crematory, with Rev. Dr. Norman March officiating. Burial will follow at Holly Lawn Cemetery. Friends may join the family for visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and other times at the home of Judy and Joel Turner. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com