Brian David Crooks, 65, of Midland, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025.
Brian was born November 14, 1960 in New York to the late Robert Edward Crooks and the late Harriette Myrtle Crooks.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers Mark W. Crooks and Barry G. Crooks.
No formal services will be held at this time.
Survivors include daughter, Brienne Denton of NY; sister, Terri Crooks Larson of NY; niece, Jessica Crooks and significant other Edward Cornell of Midland, NC; and great nieces and nephews.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Crooks family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
13575 Broadway Ave., Midland, NC 28107

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