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Joseph COOKE Obituary
He was born in Newport News, Va., on July 4, 1921, to the late Alexander and Mary E. Cooke. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, retired from U.S. Postal Service.
He was preceded in death by wife, Jeanette P. Cooke.
He leaves to treasure his memories, his daughter, Betty Jo Nesbitt; and grandson, Channon M. Nesbitt; nephew, Charles A. Cooke Jr.; niece, Janice Ward of Washington, D.C.; and a host of other relatives in Williamsburg, Va.
Funeral services will be held at noon Friday at First Church of Newport News Baptist, 2300 Wickam Ave. Interment will be in Hampton National Cemetery. Viewing two hours prior to the service at the church.
Arrangements by Poole's Funeral Home, 757-357-4742. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for Joseph COOKE
Tonya Cooper(Mitchell)
January 7, 2011
To the Family, it was my pleasure working with Mr & Mrs Cooke back in the early 80's when they owned the store Oak Ave Confec.(25th & Oak) He will truly be missed by everyone he came in contact with. My Prayers are with you at this time.
Martha Jackson
January 7, 2011
To the Cooke Family:
I was privileged to meet Mr. Cooke as he was a friend of my late husband James Lewis Jackson "Brother". He was a nice man and a gentleman. He will be missed. God bless you.
rita coppedge
January 7, 2011
To the Cooke Family, Our prays are with you doing your time of sorrow. I remember Mr. Cooke as well as a little girl walking to 25th & Oak to get a hot dog and some ice cream. Mr. Cooke was a Blessing to many families in Newport News. May God Bless You All.
Coppedge Family
24th Street
January 6, 2011
May god bless you and your family, I remember Mr.Cooke's store at the corner of 25th street and Oak ave. I sure miss the penny cookie's. R.I.P Mr. Cooke. Iris" Cookie" Harrell
Denise tucker
January 6, 2011
Mr. Cooke was a lovely person, I remember him from a little girl. May god bless his family and may his memory live on. I will always miss his famous bbg sandwiches and his beautiful smile. RIP Mr. Cooke, I feel special to have met you.
Julian R. Scott
January 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deborah Boothe
January 6, 2011
To the Family, God bless and comfort you through the lost of your father and uncle. I remember Mr. Cooke when he use to own the store on the corner of 25th & Oak. He was truly a nice person and use to care for the young people. May God bless the family and give them the peace they need to substain them in this difficult time.
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