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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dan Walter Cook
Dan Walter
Cook
January 23, 1943 – July 24, 2018
Dan Walter Cook's Obituary
Dan Walter Cook
While resting at home with his wife and daughter on July 24, 2018, in Vicksburg Ms., Dan Cook moved into his heavenly home. He was 75 years old.
Dan was born on January 23, 1943 in Vicksburg Ms. to Dan Melvin Cook and Francis Cook. He was one of five children, Two sisters: Sybil Joyce Tompkins of Bullard Tx. and Darlene Shipley of Jena La. Two Brothers: Ronald McLennon of Jenna La and Melvin Cook. Dan was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
He is survived by Etta Pauline Cook, Donna Cook Gray, Dusty Gray, Danielle Gray, Aaron Moates, Laurie Ann Cook, Tiffany Nowell, Brittany Crist, Tonya Patino, Luis Patino, Crystal Mallory, Matthew Mallory, Jamie Mallory Brown, Michael Eugene Allen, Jessica Weeks, Milton Allen, Page Allen, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his Father Dan Melvin Cook, Mother Francis Cook Mclendon, Brother Melvin Cook and stepson Steven Wayne Allen.
Dan served in the U.S. Army and went on to work in the newspaper industry. He eventually retired from the Clanton Advertiser in Clanton Alabama after 27 years. He was a member of the Clanton lions club and the Chilton county Alabama exchange club. During all of his years, he was widely known for his quick wit and desire to make people smile. He would often state "I am sure glad you got to see me today… your day will be better for it." When Dan wasn't making someone smile, he was always on the lookout for that perfect picture. His passion for photography was ever present whether he was capturing historical moments, fireworks shows over landmarks, or a simple wind chime in his front yard, Dan had an eye for capturing the scene perfectly.
Services for Dan Walter Cook will be held on Friday July 27, 2018 at Riles Funeral Home in Vicksburg Ms. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Services will begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Cedar Hill cemetery. Pall Bearers will be:Lloyd Rousey, John Rousey, Luis Patino, Richard Brumfield, Charles Stamey, and Dusty Gray. Honorary Pall Bearers are: Lewis Tingle and Ken Breland.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to Crossway Church (Youth building project) 1825 HWY 61S Vicksburg Ms. 39180. or Lighthouse Baptist Church 1804 Skyfarm Ave Vicksburg Ms. 39183
While resting at home with his wife and daughter on July 24, 2018, in Vicksburg Ms., Dan Cook moved into his heavenly home. He was 75 years old.
Dan was born on January 23, 1943 in Vicksburg Ms. to Dan Melvin Cook and Francis Cook. He was one of five children, Two sisters: Sybil Joyce Tompkins of Bullard Tx. and Darlene Shipley of Jena La. Two Brothers: Ronald McLennon of Jenna La and Melvin Cook. Dan was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church.
He is survived by Etta Pauline Cook, Donna Cook Gray, Dusty Gray, Danielle Gray, Aaron Moates, Laurie Ann Cook, Tiffany Nowell, Brittany Crist, Tonya Patino, Luis Patino, Crystal Mallory, Matthew Mallory, Jamie Mallory Brown, Michael Eugene Allen, Jessica Weeks, Milton Allen, Page Allen, 11 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his Father Dan Melvin Cook, Mother Francis Cook Mclendon, Brother Melvin Cook and stepson Steven Wayne Allen.
Dan served in the U.S. Army and went on to work in the newspaper industry. He eventually retired from the Clanton Advertiser in Clanton Alabama after 27 years. He was a member of the Clanton lions club and the Chilton county Alabama exchange club. During all of his years, he was widely known for his quick wit and desire to make people smile. He would often state "I am sure glad you got to see me today… your day will be better for it." When Dan wasn't making someone smile, he was always on the lookout for that perfect picture. His passion for photography was ever present whether he was capturing historical moments, fireworks shows over landmarks, or a simple wind chime in his front yard, Dan had an eye for capturing the scene perfectly.
Services for Dan Walter Cook will be held on Friday July 27, 2018 at Riles Funeral Home in Vicksburg Ms. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 PM. Services will begin at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Cedar Hill cemetery. Pall Bearers will be:Lloyd Rousey, John Rousey, Luis Patino, Richard Brumfield, Charles Stamey, and Dusty Gray. Honorary Pall Bearers are: Lewis Tingle and Ken Breland.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to Crossway Church (Youth building project) 1825 HWY 61S Vicksburg Ms. 39180. or Lighthouse Baptist Church 1804 Skyfarm Ave Vicksburg Ms. 39183
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