Hugh Max Crook, age 84 of Forest City died Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Willow Ridge Nursing Center.  Max was born on November 26, 1938, in Polk County and was one of eight children born to the late Ralph Lee Crook and Myra Greene Crook.   He spent his career working as a diesel mechanic in the trucking industry and he honorably served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga. 

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Hildra Byers Crook of the home, his brother, Norman John Crook and wife Brenda of Forest City as well as his extended family.

The funeral service will be held at two o'clock on Wednesday, August 28th in the Padgett & King chapel.  The family will receive friends from one until two o'clock at the mortuary.