Eddie James Crooks

Eddie James Crooks obituary, Newberry, SC

Eddie James Crooks

Eddie Crooks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by F.B. Pratt and Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Newberry on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Eddie Crooks Obituary Mr. Eddie James Crooks was born in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Marion Otis Crooks and the late Maggie Baxter Crooks. He passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at White Oak Manor-Newberry.
Mr. Crooks was predeceased by brothers, John Henry Crooks and Raymond Baxter.
Mr. Crooks is survived by his daughters, Amanda (Travis) Harrington, Loretta Crooks and Justina Crooks all of Columbia, SC; brother Willie Crooks; sister, Clara Crooks Dawkins; uncle, Willie (Roy Lee) Baxter, Jr. of Newberry, SC; five grandchildren, numerous cousins and friends including long time dear friends Tony Neal and Prophet Chris Coleman.
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