George Albert Crooker Jr.'s Obituary
George A. Crooker Jr, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1942 in Jersey City, N.J. He was the first-born son of the late George A. Crooker Sr. and Elizabeth McGovern Crooker. George was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bernadette Mary (Burkhardt), brother Edward A. Crooker, and his beloved son Thomas B. Crooker. He is survived by his sons, George A. Crooker III (Fonda), and Tyler E. Crooker (Leslie), grandchildren Matthew Crooker (Ann Marie), Kevin Crooker (Casey), Daniel Crooker, and Stella Crooker. George also leaves a family of nieces, nephews and cousins.
George had a career as a manager at Western Electric. In 1980, after his company merged with AT&T, he moved his family from Bayonne, NJ to Clemmons, NC following a job promotion. He was active in both Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Winston Salem, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in High Point. He was a member of the Greensboro Knights of Columbus, serving in several capacities. He also had a strong passion for coaching youth sports, not only teaching athletic skills but life skills as well. He also earned his contractor’s license after retirement, and enjoyed doing small projects. He was a well-liked, generous man, who had a fierce love for family and friends.
There will be a funeral service on Thursday, October 30th at the IHM Catholic Church on 4145 Johnson Street in High Point, where he will be interred at the columbarium alongside his wife. Visitation will be at 11am, with a service at 11:30 followed by lunch. The Crooker family would also like to thank the employees of the Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center of Albemarle for the excellent care they have provided over the last three years.
Donations may be made to Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 N. First Street, Albemarle NC 28001.
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