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1952
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2022
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Johnny Crook Obituary
WARRENVILLE - Mr. Johnny Eugene Crook, 69, of Warrenville, SC, beloved husband of forty-nine years to Sarah Wisham Crook, entered into rest on Sunday, July 31, 2022.
Born in Wilkes County, GA and a resident of Aiken County, SC, since 1973, he was a son of the late Bennie Lee and Carrie Blanche Franklin Crook. He began his employment with Kimberly-Clark forty-nine years ago and was currently serving as Fire Chief. A dedicated public servant, he was formerly the Chief of the Langley Volunteer Fire Department. Johnny was a member of the Langley United Methodist Church and the Horse Creek Masonic Lodge #174, A.F.M. He enjoyed camping, fishing and motorcycles. More than anything however, he enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren, Jessica Matthews, Kaylee Turner, Carly Chavis and Nolan Green.
In addition to his wife, parents and grandchildren, family members include his children and their spouses, Karen and Kevin Matthews, Gloverville, SC, Miranda and Phillip Turner, Aiken, SC and Amanda and Steven Green, Warrenville, SC and a brother, the late Ricky Lee Crook.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 5 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 11 o'clock at the Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, SC. Pastor Graham Bennett will officiate. Pallbearers will be Phillip Turner, Steven Green, Kevin Matthews, Nolan Green, Brandon Hodson, Nick Evans, Joey Hall and Jordan Burckhalter. Honorary Pallbearers will be area Firefighters. Interment with Masonic Rites accorded by the brethren of Horse Creek Masonic Lodge, #174, will follow in the Langley Cemetery, Langley, SC.
If so desired, memorials may be made to the Langley United Methodist Church, Langley, SC.
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James Wyatt Utesch
August 5, 2022
Johnny crook was a southern gentlemen that was always ready to mentor us young up and coming fire chiefs. Even though we would usually only see each other once a year for the annual fire chief symposium. I will never forget the last fire conference that was held in Philadelphia PA. Before I left to the airport we were sitting outside together and I asked if he had any advice for. E being a newly appointed chief ?
He said mr James sir I have 3 things for being a good fire chief ...
1. Do what is right even though you face resistance .
2. Be honest with yourself and your team
3. Own your responsibilities as the fire chief
Those 3 things stuck with me throughout my career.
I would see Johnny from time to time when I became the chairperson for the FLCT later training chief for the RISK PROTECTION LEADERSHIP TEAM
he stopped me and thanked me for delivering confined space supervisor training for the entire team during the RPLT annual meeting (which would be our last face to face ) and Said "I´m proud of you boy" !
Rest In Peace mr Crook
We got it from here !
James Utesch, fire chief (ret)
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Lanny Turner
August 3, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
with lots of love
Mari Gross
August 2, 2022
I had the pleasure of meeting Johnny in 2018, during my first couple of years at Kimberly-Clark. During a work trip to the Beech Island plant, Johnny was a great host to both my colleague and I, driving us around the site in a golf cart, showing all the unique aspects of the area and making sure we tried one of his favorite local restaurants (without forgetting a peach pie for dessert). He was a kind and very thoughtful man and will be truly missed.
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