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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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04/29/1940 – 08/17/2026
Kingstree, SC
Kingstree, SC
Funeral Services
The funeral service for Johnny will be a private graveside service.
Visitation
Johnny’s family will greet family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home and share loving stories to celebrate his life.
Memorials
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association online at www.giving.BillyGraham.org or mail to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201-0001 .
John “Johnny” Bernard Crooks, Jr.,86, beloved husband of Marian Brown Crooks, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
Johnny was born April 29, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late John Bernard “J.B.” Crooks, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pendergrass Crooks. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Atlanta Tech in Atlanta, GA. Johnny had an exceptional mind and could do almost anything he set his mind to. His many talents led him to various careers over the years. He loved the outdoors and that led him to farming, raising chickens, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed technology and being around people, which led him to servicing televisions for community members at Crooks TV Service for over 30 years and Carolina Meat Processors for 25 years. He was a dedicated member of Believer’s Bible Chapel. Johnny accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young adult and had a desire to share Christ with all those he encountered, even until the last hour of his life.
In addition to Marian, his wife of fifty-eight years, Johnny is survived by: three children, Tammy (Doug) Drost of Summerville, SC, John B. “Barney” (Lori) Crooks, III of Decatur, GA, and Jennifer (Rohn) Walker of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, Brittany Walker, Caitlyn (Aaron) Richardson, Roslyn Walker, Kinzleigh Walker, Sarah Drost, Reagan Drost, and John Drost; great grandson, Walker Richardson; and special honorary grandchildren, Danielle Culick and Will McKenzie; two brothers, Carroll (Teresa) Crooks of Anderson, SC and Clyde Crooks of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Nell Benke and brothers, Wayne Crooks and Kenneth Crooks.
The funeral service for Johnny will be a private graveside service. Johnny’s family will greet family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home and share loving stories to celebrate his life.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association online at www.giving.BillyGraham.org or mail to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201-0001 . Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Johnny was born April 29, 1940, in Kingstree, SC, a son of the late John Bernard “J.B.” Crooks, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pendergrass Crooks. He was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Atlanta Tech in Atlanta, GA. Johnny had an exceptional mind and could do almost anything he set his mind to. His many talents led him to various careers over the years. He loved the outdoors and that led him to farming, raising chickens, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed technology and being around people, which led him to servicing televisions for community members at Crooks TV Service for over 30 years and Carolina Meat Processors for 25 years. He was a dedicated member of Believer’s Bible Chapel. Johnny accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal savior as a young adult and had a desire to share Christ with all those he encountered, even until the last hour of his life.
In addition to Marian, his wife of fifty-eight years, Johnny is survived by: three children, Tammy (Doug) Drost of Summerville, SC, John B. “Barney” (Lori) Crooks, III of Decatur, GA, and Jennifer (Rohn) Walker of Kingstree; seven grandchildren, Brittany Walker, Caitlyn (Aaron) Richardson, Roslyn Walker, Kinzleigh Walker, Sarah Drost, Reagan Drost, and John Drost; great grandson, Walker Richardson; and special honorary grandchildren, Danielle Culick and Will McKenzie; two brothers, Carroll (Teresa) Crooks of Anderson, SC and Clyde Crooks of Kingstree. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Nell Benke and brothers, Wayne Crooks and Kenneth Crooks.
The funeral service for Johnny will be a private graveside service. Johnny’s family will greet family and friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Williamsburg Funeral Home and share loving stories to celebrate his life.
Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association online at www.giving.BillyGraham.org or mail to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association 1 Billy Graham Parkway Charlotte, NC 28201-0001 . Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Jennifer, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Sorry for your loss
Mrs Marion, Tammy, Barney, and Jennifer, I am sorry for your loss, y’all are in my thoughts and prayers. . .
Johnny was a good friend for almost 50 years. He will be missed. But, he’s walking the streets of Glory now.
Tammy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Daddy passing. Prayers are with you all
My Deepest Sympathies to the Family. I’ve known Mr. Crooks for a very long time and his legacy will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service on fixing my tv and having those raising those chickens that helped supplied those eggs that helped made those many cakes. Family know that God needed him now to help make His garden Beautiful. Lean on God for your strength in days ahead.
Love Pearlie Dozier Pendergrass
Marian & family,
So very saddened to learn
of Johnny’s death. May God grant you peace and
comfort now and the days
ahead.
Johnny took our son Glenn
under his wing when he was
15. Glenn traveled picking
up TV from miles away to be repaired and then
delivered them back to
their owners. At Johnnys
is where Glenn got his start
in electronics. Glenn always thought highly of
Mr. Johnny. God’s blessings
to you and family.
Marion and family, I was sorry to read of your loss . Johnny was good man and always had a warm smile. He was always fare with his customers and went the extra mile to help others. He was a blessing to me when Michael and our,oldest daughter married and I have never forgotten his kindness. I pray God will be,with you and your family during this time.
Dearest Marian, my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Mr. Johnny will surely be missed but I’m thankful for the life he lived here on earth! He was a good man to all.
So very sorry to see this
Praying for all of you, so sorry for the loss of Mr. Johnny.
Jennifer you all in my prayers
Ms. Marion and family so sorry for your loss. Prayer for you all in the coming days and months to come. I have many fond memories from Bible study years.
Marian & Family,
Thinking of you during this Time. Prayers and thoughts
are with you.
So very sorry for your loss. Johnny and I went from first grade through 12th grade together. He was a great guy and good friend. Lost touch over the years after I moved away from Kingstree and I regret that.
My prayers are with all the family.
Marion, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Johnny was always so nice to me, as were you. May God bless you all.
So sorry I will with you tomorrow
Marion, please accept our deepest condolences on Johnny’s passing………….David and Mary Brown
Tammy and Barney, we are praying for you. So sorry for the loss of your dad. What a testimony he had.
Marion, sorry for your loss. Louanne and I remember fondly your hospitality when we visited. Johnny was 7 years older than me and I always looked up to him with his calm and friendly manner. I spoke with Doris a couple weeks before she died and asked her to call a family reunion when we all get to heaven. Glad Johnny’ll be there waiting for us.
Marian, Family and Friends, Very sad to read of Johnny’s passing. My prayers are that you feel the comfort of Jesus’ everlasting arms in your times of grief. Cherish and share your memories.
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