Claude E. Crook

Claude E. Crook, 58, passed away on October 26, 2026. Services will be Wednesday, November 11, 2026 beginning with visitation at 10 am and funeral service to follow at 12 noon at New Zion Baptist Church, 1501 Louis Coleman Jr. Drive. Interment will be in Green Meadows Cemetery.

Claude was born to Mattie Crook and Claude Upshaw which preceded him in death. He accepted Christ at an early age and carried that foundation with him throughout his life. Claude graduated from Doss igh School and worked for many years driving over-the-road.  He went on to work for many years driving over the road. Life on the highway gave him miles of memories. After nearly 30 years of trucking, he then went on to help his sons start their own transportation company known as Crook Bros Trucking. On any giving day you find him proudly wearing his Crook Bros Uniform. He also had a passion for working on cars, an interest that remained an important part of his life. Claude loved his family deeply. He loved his grandchildren and they were his pride and joy.

Claude leaves to cherish his memory, his sons Brandon (Ashley), and Marcus (Andraya) Brian Gordon, and his daughter Mariah Crook; his sister Pamela Crook, his brothers Charles Crook and Jeff; nine grandchildren, three aunts; one uncle; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; He also leaves in grateful remembrance Cynthia Lauderdale and Alisha Clayton, who helped care for him.  Claude considered Alberta Taylor and Renisha Hanserd as his security girls, a reflection of a bond he deeply valued.