GOLDSBORO, N.C. – Stephen Edward Crooker, 55, of Goldsboro, N.C. passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at Wayne UNC Health Care in Goldsboro.Mr. Crooker was born in Portland, Maine on July 25, 1966 to the late Leland Elton Crooker and Leona Sadie Knight Crooker. His last work history was with United Rentals as a diesel mechanic. He was well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Norma Crooker; his mother, Leona Sadie Knight Crooker of Mechanic Falls, Maine; one son, Charles Parker and wife Jodie of Goldsboro, one daughter, Darcy Beckim and husband Joseph of Rocky Mount; a brother Dennis Crooker and his girlfriend Linda Hemingway of Gray, Maine; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his precious fur babies, Jethro and Abigail.A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at 5 p.m. at the First Church in Goldsboro. The family will receive friends following the service. There will be graveside service in Maine in the spring. The family is in the care of Howell Funeral Home& Crematory in Goldsboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: Wayne County Animal Shelter in memory of Stephen Crooker