John W. Croft, age 79 of Wausau, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011 in the Washington Rehab and Nursing Center in Chipley. A native of Jackson County, Mr. Croft had been a resident of Washington County most of his life and was a former employee with the Florida Dept. of Transportation. He is predeceased by; his mother, Lucy Croft; his wife, Neta G. Croft; a son, George M. Rogers; two brothers, Grady Lee Croft and Willish Croft. Survivors include; two sons, Neal Rogers and wife Linda of Wausau and Jim Rogers of Wausau; two daughters, Bertha Artis of Johnstown, Pa., Zonnie Jane Gibson and husband Dennis of Wausau; thirteen grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 9, 2011 from 10 to 11 A.M. at Brown Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 11 A.M. at Wausau Memorial Gardens in Wausau.