James Wayne “J.W.” Crooks, 42, of Port Arthur, died Monday, March 10, 2008. J.W. was a native of Pasadena, Texas, and had lived in Abilene and the Beaumont area before residing in Port Arthur.
He was born on July 14, 1965 to James and Mary Louise Lilley Crooks of Pasadena. J.W. Became a part of the Beaumont State Center/Spindletop MHMR Service programs in 1986. He attended the Community Living Skills program in Beaumont and had been living in a provider home where he was very happy.
J.W. will be missed by those who loved and cared for him, Veronica Sosthand; provider and host of special friends, Kourtnee Sosthand, Tyneesheia Rogers and Spindletop MHMR staff.
A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major, Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Self Advocates, PO Box 3846, Beaumont, Texas 77704-3846.
