Raymond Levon Crook

Remembering the life of Brother Raymond Levon Crook. Raymond Crook was born on December 27, 1955, to the loving union of Marvin and Oklivian Crook, in Monroeville, Alabama. He departed this life on February 11, 2025.

He served his country in the United States Navy. He met and married Belinda Knight and to this union, two loving sons were born. He was a retired veteran and worked as a Warehouse Lead. Raymond was a faithful member of St. Mary's Missionary Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Belinda, of 45 years, two sons, Jurrell (Shante) Crook and Ty'ron (Amanda) Crook of Orlando, Florida, three grandsons: Jurrell, Jr. of Alaska, Emanuel and Jaydin of Orlando, Florida; one granddaughter, JaKayla of Orlando, Florida; two brothers, Charles and Glenn Crook; six sisters, Vivian Foxworth, Marian Love, Eyvonne Bright, Katrina Nicholson, Alfreda Taylor and Jackie Adams. He also leaves a host of uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

TO THOSE I LOVE AND THOSE WHO LOVE ME

When I am gone, release me, let me go

I have so many things to see and do.

You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,

Be happy that we had so many years.

I gave you my love, you can only guess

How much you gave to me in happiness.

I thank you for the love you each have shown

But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve awhile, for me, if grieve you must

Then let your grief be comforted by trust.

It’s only for awhile that we must part

So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on

So if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near

And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear

All of my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you must come this way alone

I’ll greet you with a smile and say

“Welcome Home.”