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James COOKE Obituary
Mr. Cooke was born in Hornsbyville, Va., and was a lifelong resident of York County. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Civil Service at Fort Eustis in 1983, after 40 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for Northrop Grumman at Fort Eustis for nine years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Grafton Baptist Church Harris Grove and served as a Deacon.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Malicia Garner Cooke; and a son, James A. Cooke Sr.
He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn Moore and her husband, Wayne of Williamsburg, and Lois M. Garner of Brooklyn, N.Y.; a sister, Alice Washington of Yorktown; daughter-in-law, Calandra Cooke of Yorktown; and two grandchildren, James Cooke Jr. and Jewel Cooke.
A funeral service will be held at noon Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Grafton Baptist Church Harris Grove, 1301 Old York Hampton Highway, by the Rev. Dr. George R. Gholson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, Dec. 3, at Amory Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the James City County Fire Department or to Grafton Baptist Church Harris Grove, 1301 Old York Hampton Highway, Yorktown, VA 23692 View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for James COOKE
Carol Hayes
December 10, 2010
Miss Alice, I was so sorry to read of your brother's passing. He was always a ray of sunshine when he would do his daily walks through our neighborhood. What good stories he told. Thinking of you and your family.
December 6, 2010
Dear Marilyn and Wayne, I was so sorry to hear about Cooke. I was out of town and could not c\ome to Amorys Friday night. I wanted to tell you both what a nice man your dad was and he and your mon were wonderful neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your friends, Jack and Ann West
December 4, 2010
To Marilyn and Wayne our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Robert and Berthel Moore
LeRoy, Carol & Frieda Jackson
December 4, 2010
To the Cooke family, please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doris Moore Robinson
December 4, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Ron & Vermenia Washington
December 2, 2010
To the Cook family weare deeply sadden to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Evelyn W. White
December 2, 2010
Aunt Lo and the Cooke Family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your brother.Please know how sorry I am and know that the family is in my prayers.
Cynthia Taylor
December 2, 2010
Cook family, I am deeply sadden to hear of the lost of your loved one. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest condolences.
Cynthia Borum/Taylor
Cynthia Taylor
December 2, 2010
To the Cook family, Milton and I would like to send our deepest sympathy and heart felt condolences to each of you for the lost of your father, grand father and your brother.Our prayer are with you.
Deacon Milton Borum and Delores Borum
Earnest "RITZ" Wilkerson
December 2, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sherlock Bruce
December 2, 2010
Aunt Lo,
You have my deepest symphathy. May God provide you the strength that you need during this time of bereavement.
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