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Deacon Nathaniel M. Crook Sr.
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Deacon Nathaniel Crook Sr. Obituary
In the words of Deacon Crook, ?Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord. You saved my soul and my life from many challenges and destruction.
It all started for me on September 5, 1929 in Post Oak, AL. I had wonderful parents, Acrus Benny Crook, my father and Carrie Ora May Peters, my mother. There were six brothers and sisters, Mattie Crook, thought to be a genius, Acrus Crook Jr. and Milledge Crook, school principals, Delois Crook-Brown, a school administrator, Gladys Crook, a school teacher and James Crook, a medical professional.
I earned a BS degree in Economics at Alabama A&M University and pursued studies in economics at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY and The University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
My employment included marketing and content development for stories at Cowles Publishing Co., executive director for Tampa Florida Urban League and associate director for Oklahoma City Urban League, host for the Florida Department of Labor TV program ?Opportunity Line,? manager of human resources for General Electric Company and the director of Human Resources for Lincoln University.
Most importantly along my journey of stewardship was ?In the Service of Jesus Christ?. I functioned and participated in church activities at all levels (national and local), teaching, management and leadership development and serving as a deacon and trustee chairperson. I served in many capacities at the most loving and caring church, St. Paul?s Baptist Church in West Chester, PA.
I leave with you my hope ? May ?The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.? now and forever more.? Numbers 6:24-26
Deacon Nathaniel M. Crook Sr.
He also served in the U. S. Army.
In addition to his wife, two sons, Nathaniel M. Crook Jr. and Terrence F. Crook, his grandchildren and a host of loving relatives and friends survive him and cherish loving memories.
Memories and Condolences
for Deacon Nathaniel Crook Sr.
Deborah Smith
September 18, 2025
You are missed but I have wonderful memories. Rest in Peace.
Deborah Smith
September 20, 2021
We miss your wisdom and cool demeanor. Look out for Mill.
Love,
Deborah Smith
September 23, 2019
We miss you but continue to be comforted that you are present with the Lord.
Barnia B. Young
October 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you cherish the memories of Deacon Crook. He was indeed an inspiration to me and my family as we joined the St. Paul's Baptist Church. He was a great Sunday School teacher and great scholar. I pray that God will take special care of the family. He loved the Lord and was a great servant leader.
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JoAnn & Ben Richardson
October 1, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
montice hobson
September 30, 2015
Uncle Than, I know our Lord has welcomed you into His Kingdom. May you rest peacefully with Him. We loved you dearly and you will truly be missed.
Deborah Smith
September 26, 2015
We will miss you Uncle Nat but we are comforted by the fact that you are now home with the Lord and your siblings.
We pray comfort and peace for Nat Jr., Terry, and Aunt Lurleen.
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