Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Leonard Crook Obituary
A native of Buncombe County, he retired in 1975 from the U.S. Navy following 30 years of service where at the time of his retirement he held the Rank of Master Chief Petty Officer. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and a variety of other Duty Stations worldwide.
He received a total of 22 medals and commendations including the Bronze Star which was presented to him by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Mr. Crook was a son of the late Charley Henry Crook and Bessie Mae King Crook and husband of Althea Edna Briggs Crook who died December 16, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Elizabeth Fortune; and brothers, Charley Henry Crook, Jr., Albert Harding Crook, Donald B.H. Crook, Billy Earl Crook, George Ray Crook and Vernon Howard Crook.
Surviving are his daughter, Margaret Juanita Baker and husband Cecil; grandson, Jason C. Baker and wife Crystal; great grandsons, Brad K. Baker and Aiden N. Baker all of Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held 3 P.M. Friday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Stan Welch officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Gardens of Memory with military rites and honors conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Memorial Team.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 P.M. Friday at the funeral home prior to services.
To sign Mr. Crook's guest book on line, please go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Crook
1 Entry
Tom Legare
September 14, 2022
Blessings to the Master Chief. A wonderful man to serve under in 194-5. Very influential in the Christian life. Wonderful memories.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Leonard Crook's name
Memorial Events
for Leonard Crook
How to support Leonard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Leonard Crook's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
