Crook was the son of Stephen and Mary Emily (Chambers) Crook. Born July 7, 1889 in the Herbine community, died June 5, 1984 in Rison. Donia was the daughter of Alfred and Nannie Bell Hunter Stewart Roberts. She was born July 20, 1888 in the Rowell community and died July 27, 1948 in Herbine. They were the parents of Leon Crook.