David Wayne

Crook

David Wayne Crook, age 59, of Ilsley, KY passed away on Monday, November 10, 2026 due to injuries received in a fall. Mr. Crook was born on October 11, 1967 in Chicago, IL to Ray Crook and Kitty Grimes Crook. David worked many years in construction and was a tree trimmer for Asplundh. He was of the Apostolic faith.

Mr. Crook is survived by his wife of 35 years ~ Tammy LaPradd Crook of Ilsey, KY; his parents ~ Ray and Kitty Crook of Ilsley, KY; two sons ~ Dustin (Laurie) Crook of Madisonville, KY and David Wayne “DJ” Crook, Jr. of Madisonville, KY; a sister ~ Tammy (Michael Fuson) Day of Ilsley, KY; three brothers ~ James Ray (Vicki) Crook of Ilsley, KY, Lester Ray (Erika Stark) Crook of Nortonville, KY and Dennis Ray (Sherry) Crook of Madisonville, KY; two grandchildren ~ Aedan Crook and Cailyn Crook; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother ~ Bonnie Crook; his grandfather ~ Lester Crook and his brother ~ Vernan Crook.

Visitation for David Wayne Crook will be Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM and on Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 11:00 AM until the 2:00 PM funeral hour at at Beshear Funeral Home in Dawson Springs, KY with Bro. Lester Crook officiating. Mr. Scott Clark and Mrs. Kathy Mitchell will speak during the service. Burial will follow at Suthards Cemetery near Earlington, KY.

Active Pallbearers will be: Scott Clark, Dennis Crook, Austin Clark, Michael Mitchell, Zachary Alshire, Skyler Clark and Bug Day. Dustin Crook and DJ Crook have been named as Honorary Pallbearers.