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Richard Louis Crooks

1920 - 2016

Richard Louis Crooks obituary, 1920-2016, Crowely, TX

BORN

1920

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home - Burleson

12301 South I-35 W

Burleson, Texas

Richard Crooks Obituary

Richard Louis Crooks, 95, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Richard having served in England during World War II, was a beloved member of the Greatest Generation. Survivors: Children, Benita Reese, Gary Crooks and Roy Crooks; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; and extended family.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jun. 23, 2016.

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Cindy Reese

November 23, 2019

I miss you and would love to play another hand of dominoes with you and hear you sing the old rugged cross.

June 27, 2016

Dear Roy, Jody and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. We know you all have lots of memories and wonderful moments to cherish and Rembrandt always. We love you all.
Love Sarah, berni, LOUISE , and all are family

Keri Kirchhefer

June 25, 2016

Mike Pixler

June 24, 2016

Thank you Richard for your service with the Civilian Conservation Corps and during WWII. It was a pleasure to hear you tell the members of CCC Legacy Chapter 123 of the many experiences as a youth. You will always be special to the chapter.
Yours in service,
Mike Pixler,President
CCC Legacy Chapter 123

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24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home - Burleson

12301 South I-35 W, Burleson, TX 76028

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25

Funeral

10:30 a.m.

Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home - Burleson

12301 South I-35 W, Burleson, TX 76028

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12301 South I-35 W, Burleson, TX 76028

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