Mr. Crooks was born in Graves County on December 8, 1960 to the late Billy and Dorothy Crooks. He was an Iron Worker in the International Association of Bridge, Structural Ornamental and Reinforcing Union # 782. Tracy was a member of Milburn Baptist Church, loved UK Basketball and riding and training horses. He was a member of the Arlington Riding Club and was considered by all to be the best horseman in Western Kentucky. His greatest love was for his daughter and grandchildren which he affectionally called his “rattlesnakes”.
Tracy is survived by his daughter, Misty Crooks McAnlis and husband, Adam of New Galilee, Pennsylvania; one sister, Cherri McChristian and husband, Joe of Milburn; one brother, Sammy Crooks of Milburn; two grandsons, Waylon McAnlis and Walker McAnlis; and his nephew and nieces, Dustin Crider, Amanda Crider, Ethan Crooks and Meagan Arnold.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Rodney Crooks.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell with Rev. Glen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Bardwell.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donation to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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