Obituary of R. C. Cook

R.C. Cook, 81, passed away on January 2, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Faye S. Cook. 

R.C. was born on July 17, 1940 to the late Richard Connely and Marie Cook. He served in the US Army in 1963. After his service, he  worked in utility construction, laying underground cable, until he retired. His favorite things to do during retirement were riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, cutting his grass, and spending time with his family. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughters, Beth Cook Nesbitt, and Bobbi Cook Torres (Phillip); son, William Stacy Cook (Allie); nephew, Bobby Turner (Eunice); grandchildren, Jared Nesbitt, Kimberly Cook, and Jay Nesbitt. 

He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, H.W. Cook; Cecile Dimery; and a sister, Adele Catherine Turner. 

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 2:30pm at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Mark Bredholt officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Serenity Gardens. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2022 from 6:00-8:00pm at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park. 

Pallbearers will be Allen Nesbitt, Jared Nesbitt, Jay Nesbitt, Kimberly Cook, Phillip Tores, and Ken Davis. Honorary Pallbearer will be Bobby Turner. 

Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements.