Velta Morris shared this obituary.
….You may already be aware of this death, but just in case you want
to mention it on the prayer link. Cleatus was also Dora Magee’s brother in
law, also the brother in law of Chuck Wilkes (Kentwood)
(October 29, 1932 – April 13, 2009)
W.C. COOK, age 76
And a resident of Mt. Hermon died at 1:35 AM Monday, April 13, 2009 at his residence.
He was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School Superintendent and leader of RA’s for numerous years. He was a past member of Mt. Hermon Ruritan Club and Washington Parish Fair Association Board Member. He taught and coached basketball at Mt. Hermon High School for 27 years and he also coached at Bowling Green School and Silliman Academy. He was instrumental in starting the first girl’s high school all star game in 1974. He was selected coach of the year numerous times. He was a retired dairyman.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was
always proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.
Survived by: Wife: Elaine Wilkes Cook of Mt. Hermon; 2 Sons and a daughter in law: Brad and Jo Ann Cook of Denham Springs; Randy Cook of Walker; 2 Daughters and sons in law: Pam and Craig Forrest of Kentwood; Tam and Luke Brooks of Mt. Hermon; 9 Grandchildren and spouses: Trent and Macy Forrest; Traci and Ryan Jennings; Wendy Brooks, Haylee Brooks; Brady Cook; Laken Cook, Callie Cook; Katelyn Cook; Ashlyn Cook; 2 Great grandchildren: Connor Forrest; Parker Jennings; 1 Sister: Katie Merle Brown of White Oaks, MS
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home from 5 PM until 9 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2009 and after 9 AM Wednesday, April 15, 2009. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ed Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery.
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