He was a retired Lieutenant for the Monticello Police Department where he was in charge of radio operators for 29 years and 6 months, a Mason and was a member of Pauline Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Carpenter; one brother, Henry Crook; and two sisters, Edith Hays and Charlene Waymire.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, LaVerne Scott Crook of Monticello; one son, Terry Crook of Monticello; two grandsons, Jerry Richard Cater and John A. "Alex" Crook both of Monticello; one granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Cater of Monticello; a sister-in-law, Oledia Crook of Monticello; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service with Masonic Rites will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Visitation will be 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Robert Larry Crook
Fort Worth, TX Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Sorry for your loss; my dad was Robert Lee Crook from Crossett, AR.May God bless your family in this difficult time. Larry
Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Saturday, May 21, 2016 Mrs. Laverne,My thoughts & prayers are w/you,Terry & the rest of the family during this time of loss of Mr, Jerry..
God Bless,
Cindy
Scottie Viall
Alexander, AR Thursday, May 19, 2016 My uncle was a kind and sweet man. He was dedicated to his family , friends and the community. I am proud that he is my uncle. I have nothing but great memories of him. I know that he is in a better place and watching over us now.Marijo Pruett Miles
Springfield, MO Wednesday, May 18, 2016 So very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyPat Scifres Montgomery
, TX Tuesday, May 17, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Amanda
, AR Monday, May 16, 2016 I will miss you papaw I love you give momma and everybody a big hug from all of us this isn't good bye its just see you later LOVE YOU!!!!Martha Waites
Monticello, AR Monday, May 16, 2016 Laverne, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.John & Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Monday, May 16, 2016 You are all in our thoughts & prayers during the days ahead.John, Paige, & boys
Jeri Taylor
Monticello, AR Monday, May 16, 2016 I am sorry for you loss. I will keep you all in my prayers.Linda-Louise Gilbert
Lawrenceville, PA Monday, May 16, 2016 JERRY MY BROTHER: YOU WILL BE MISSED YET WE ALSO KNOW YOU NEVER WILL HURT ANYWAY ANYMORE FOR ANY REASON. I PERSONALLY WISH TO THANK YOU JERRY FOR BEING A WONDERFUL HUSBAND TO MY SISTER LAVERNE. I KNOW YOU HAD 57 YEARS AS HUSBAND AND WIFE AND YOU MADE EACH OTHER VERY HAPPY OVER THE YEARS AND THE LOVE IS STILL GOING BETWEEN YOU FOR SURE. GOD MADE YOU TWO FOR ONE ANOTHER AND BOTH OF YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN BLESSED FULLY WITH THE GRACE OF GOD GUIDING YOUR LIVES TOGETHER. REST WELL MY BROTHER .BettyLou Hammock Pymn
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016 I am sorry to hear about the loss your family member. I will be keeping your family in my prayers.Wanda & Mike Cavaness
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016We wish to express our Sympathy in your loss of Jerry. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Rhea LaGrone
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016 Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you Laverne and your family at this timeJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Sunday, May 15, 2016 LaVerne and TerryWe are sorry for your loss of Jerry. You are in our prayers.
James and Kathy
Jack T Sloan
Dickson City, 831 Jackson st, TX Sunday, May 15, 2016 I am so sorry for ur loss of Jerry , 57 years of marriage proves u was a special wife to him. My love for u will always be there sweetheart, love u, Jack t sloan