Howard Crook, 91, of Belleville, IL., born July 23, 1927 in Doniphan, MO., passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Manor Court of Maryville, IL.

Mr. Crook was a U.S. Navy Veteran and was retired from Carter Carburetor in St. Louis, MO.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Etta Jane Crook, nee Barr; two children, Larry Crook and Janet Crook; his parents, David and Myrtle, nee Smith, Crook, three brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter, Amanda Innis.

Surviving are his children, Glenda Forbes of Popular Bluff, MO., Patricia (David) Innis of Arnold, MO., Michael (Rebecca) Crook of Waterloo, IL., Sheila (Mark) Johnson of Swansea, IL., and Ginger (Eric) Luckett of Colorado Springs, CO. 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was also a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Online condolences may be expressed at braunfh.com

Graveside services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. at Berrong Cemetery in Zelma, MO.