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Ronald Cook Obituary

Ronald Gene (Ronnie) Cook, 41, of Goodview, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Monday, October 19, 2009, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 19, 2009.

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Jackie Husa

November 11, 2009

I had known Ronnie for many years. He was like a son to me. Ronnie and my son Jeff were always together. Everytime I had seen Ronnie he always had a big smile and huge laugh. I will miss him deeply, and i am very grateful he was in our lives.

Warren Fink

October 23, 2009

It's hard for me to believe Ronnie is gone. I was blessed to have him as a friend.

Dean Davis

October 22, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss.My heart goes out to the entire Cook family.I rember ronnie from when were kids.

Denise Overton

October 22, 2009

I did not know Ronnie very long but in the time i knew him thru Jeff he became a good friend.The things that i knew about him and heard about shows what a wonderful,caring ,loving man he was. He touched so many lives in so many different ways that he will never be forgotten, but sadly missed.
All my thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and dear friends.

Heather

October 20, 2009

Uncle Ronnie,
You meant so much to me. You were a generous and very caring person. You set a great example for me and my siblings. I will miss you so much and a day will not go by that I won't think of you. You will always be in my heart and I love you very much. I know you will be watching over all of us.

Jackie Sutliff

October 20, 2009

Words cant explain how much i miss you uncle ronnie. I wish you could have stayed longer , to see your son grow up nice and strong and see me and Devin when were grown but were thankful enough for the time we've gotten to spend with you over the years. You will truely be missed! Forever missed - never forgotten !

Devin Sutliff

October 20, 2009

Uncle Ronnie. Thats what ive called you since i was old enough to talk. & in my heart thats what you will always be. i hadnt seen u in a while and now i wish we had spent more time together i love you and christopher as much as i love my mom, dad, and sister and even if i never told you it was true...and still is. I love you with all my heart and i know your in a better place.

Karen

October 20, 2009

Ronnie, words can not express the void you will put in my life. I loved you more than you will ever know. I have prayed for you alot over the years. I always wanted you to get everything your heart desired because I thought if anyone every deserved them more it was you. I cried for you more than you know over the years everytime things didn't go your way. But I guess god had other plans for us all. You were the best brother a sister could ask for and a great uncle to my children. You will be missed each and every day for the rest of our lives! Love you,Your Sister, Karen

Crystal Gregory

October 19, 2009

Ronnie was a great friend, and father. Christopher was his world, and everytime I look at him I can see Ronnie looking back at me. Though it is hard, and has come at such an unexpected time in life. I do know he is in heaven looking down on that little boy each and every day. Ronnie would do anything to help anyone in need, and never looked for anything in return. He was the most kind hearted and caring man I have ever known.He gave his heart with generousity, and had a heart that was always giving. Ronnie loved people, and the joy of being around them. He will be greatly missed and in my heart forever. Ronnie,I love you and miss you so much.

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.


If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.


If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Tasha Miller

October 19, 2009

My heart goes out to Ronnies family he will be greatly missed.He was a great friend although I havent seen him in years I will never forget him.May he RIP.

Zadia Mann

October 19, 2009

Ronnie will be greatly missed by our family. It will be hard to drive by and not see him riding the lawn mower or walking with Christopher down the road. We will never forget how Ronnie touched our family. He was truly one of the best guys we have known since moving to eagleview road. We will cherish the good times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and son.

bigsis

October 19, 2009

I will love my baby brother forever he was the kindest ,sweetest ,lovingest person i will ever know . he had the biggest heart snd would do whatever he could for anybody. he told us he loved us every time he saw us. he loved his son christopher with all his heart and made sure he had everything he needed. he has helped so many ,he has so many friends and i know they will all miss him and his smile .i know my brother is in heaven know that god needed him as ronnie was a very special person .he can watch over all of us now and i know he will keep his eyes on his son until we all meet again I LOVE YOU RONNIE!!!

Brandi Credille

October 19, 2009

How does life go on after losing the one person in life who has giving you so much? I will never get over this. I just wish someone would wake me from this nightmare. It just cant be real. He was always there for you when you needed him. To anyone reading this and dont know who im talking about he would have even helped you without even knowing you! He bought my first car for me. He lent me 1000.00 when i needed help. He offered me a place to live when i was going through a hard time. He was special to me and he always told me i was very special to him. He always told me he loved me. He always checked in on me on a regular basis. He was that one person I could count on for anything, even to just sit and talk to. I dont know how I can go on with life. No one really knows how close we were. When I was 3 or 4 he came to my house everyday of my life. He always would "swing the bucket for me." I know he will watch over me and live everyday through his son. Christopher, your daddy was a wonderful man. All i have to do is look at you and i see my uncle Ronnie! I love you!!

Ronnie Friend

October 19, 2009

Ronnie I will miss your smiling face on my morning drive to work every morning. We will forever remember the fun times at Wakefield, and how you were so proud to be a father to Christopher. To all of your family and friends, our deepest sympathies. RIP
All our Love, Lauri Hatcher and Ronnie "Cowboy" Friend

Margaret Crouch

October 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mom

October 19, 2009

Ronnie,you was a very good and loving sonand you always helped your brothers and sisters when they needed youto.We know christopher was your life and we will all try our best to take care of him and to keep your memory alive for him.Ilove you always and i will see you again in heaven.love and miss you so much.Mom

Cheryl Pugh

October 19, 2009

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.

Michael Gregory

October 19, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Cook Family at their time of loss as well as Chris. May God lay His Hands of mercy on your hearts and may you all find peace and understanding. I will miss you Ronnie!!!

October 19, 2009

To The Cook Family & Friends:
My Thoughts and Prayer's are with you thru your time of loss!
Mark W. Holt Bedford, Va.

October 19, 2009

To The Family of Ronnie,
Ronnie was a great Brother-n-Law and he will remain in our hearts from now on.Just try and hold on to All The Good Times and it'll get us thru till we are reunited with him. My Heart goes out to you All and His MANY Friends! May God help you rest with the knowledge that he's in Heaven all to soon, But REST ASSURED HE'S IN HEAVEN NOW! Love , Thought's & Prayer's : Cheryl Pugh Seibel & Son (Mark)

October 19, 2009

Ronnie,OUR BUDDY. You will be missed.We LOVE you. Mikey,Ricky and Gina.

Linda Witt

October 19, 2009

Karen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers at this most difficult time in your lives.

Stella Hasson

October 19, 2009

Thinking of your family at such a sorrowful time. You will always be in my heart and thoughts. Honestly I can sit here all day and have the heartache of this happening and yet words won't come out.
All my Love,
Stella

Fay

October 19, 2009

I got to know Ronnie while he was doing some work at the Kroger office. When he came into the office, he would always come by my desk and show me his latest picture of his son whom he was so proud of. I will miss seeing his smiling face. My thoughts and prays are with you.

Blair/Donna Clinebell

October 19, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Connie Beheler

October 18, 2009

Ronnie was always there for Family and Friends alike there was nothing he would not do if you ask him,he was the best little brother a sister could ever have.I will try to keep his memory alive with his son who he loved and cheerished with all his heart.but I know he is Heaven and I will see him again I love You So Much Ronnie your sister Connie.

dale cheek

October 18, 2009

im sorry for your loss,i worked with ron at kessler for a number of years where i got to know him pretty well he was a good man and great friend he will be missed! god bless!!

luther Joyce hardy

October 18, 2009

we are so sorry for your loss. God gives us our loved ones only for a while but we have to be strong and keep hanging on. You and family will be in our prayers.I worked with his dad Bill . Just wanted to give a little note to show we care.

sincerely

Luther Joyce Hardy

Janeth van den Dungen

October 18, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jeff Prillaman

October 17, 2009

Ronnie,
I will miss you brother! But i will always have all the memories of our great journey together. Mainly the times I had with all the very special family members that always thought of me as one of them.All my thoughts, prayers and heart goes out to all the family members. Bill and Jene: I will see you soon for that famous sausage gravy.
Love and will miss you brother!! Until our next journey.

Bob Reed

October 17, 2009

I'm very sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing.

I didn't know him but know his employer very well for many years. In note from Jack Browning today he mentioned the loss of a very good man, Ronnie. It is, therefore, that I know Ronnie was a very good man and a thought I should let you know.

Bob Reed, Roanoke,VA

Allison Prillaman

October 17, 2009

Ronnie was just like my uncle. I remember all those times we've had and all the memories; not a bad one at all. He is the best man i've ever met.He always knew how to make me and my sister Kayla laugh and smile. Now I can remember him for that.And now he can watch me every second of me growing up and getting my drivers license so he can see me like he wouldve wanted! Ill truely miss him :)

Kelly

October 17, 2009

Ronnie was a very good man who always helped out any way that he could. He loved his son very much and his friends. He will surely be missed. My sympathies go out to his family.

Pam Patsell

October 17, 2009

He was a good guy and father and will truly be missed. My sympathy goes out to the family.

Robin Overacre

October 17, 2009

I didn't know Ronnie very long but his smile and kind heart I will always remember. May God's love and comfort be with his family and friends.

Andrea (Poindexter) Rutledge

October 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ronnie's family and friends. Ronnie and I went to school together from elementary school through high school. I hadn't seen him since we graduated. I remember riding the school bus with him in elementary school. My deepest sympathy on such a very sad loss.

Jeff & Karen Henson

October 17, 2009

Our deepest sympathy to the Cook family. Sorry for your tragic loss.

October 17, 2009

SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MAY GOD BLESS
SILENT BOB

JB,Vickie, Danielle

October 17, 2009

Your son touched our lives in so many ways.His friendship and our talks about family and friends will be missed. Ronnie, we will talk again. We miss you and love you.

October 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lois Janney

Teresa Adams

October 17, 2009

Cindy, Karen, Connie and family,
I'm so to hear about the loss. My prayers and thoughts are with each and everyone of the family.

October 16, 2009

i will miss you connie rook, love the tube. peace

MICHAEL THIEBEN

October 16, 2009

I WILL MISS YOU CONNIE ROOK. PEACE. THE TUBE

October 16, 2009

SORRY I MISSED YOU. I WILL REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD. PEACE. TUBE

Darren Ritch

October 16, 2009

I remember Ron as a former fellow employee at Kessler Refrigeration. He was intelligent and had a great sense of humor. Sorry he was taken from the world so soon.

Gynger Cook

October 16, 2009

there are not enough, or right words to express the loss of a child, father, brother or friend. My heart goes out to Ronnie's family, what a fantastic,kind person he was and what great memories he has given us all.

October 16, 2009

Ron was and still is a great friend, and will be deeply missed by G.G. and everyone at Wal-Mart who knew and worked with him every day. My sympathy goes out to his parents and loved ones. G.G. Bower Wal-Mart

Bill & Barb McCormack

October 16, 2009

Very sorry to hear about Ronnie.We know
he will be greaty miss.Let our thoughts
and prayers be with the family.

Gary & Beverly

October 16, 2009

Ronnie was a great friend, he would do anything in the world for you. He was a great father- his son was his world. This is a sad loss and he is loved and greatly missed. We'll miss your smile and sense of humor. We are blessed to have known you. Rest in Peace Ronnie. Our hearts go out to his family.

Karen Beard

October 16, 2009

my thoughts are with you during this tragic loss.Ronnie was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.I am thankful that I was blessed enough to know him.Rest in peace Ronnie I love you and you will be in my thoughts everyday. You made a big impact on my life and I thank you again.

Diane Sink

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Amanda Dawson

October 16, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shawn, Amanda, Jordan, and Haley
(Sharon's daughter)

Carrie & JR Roberts

October 16, 2009

This is truly a tragic loss. Ronnie was a great, caring man who always wore a smile and would help anyone with anything. He was an awesome dad to his son whom he loved very much! He will greatly missed.

Allen & Kim Smith

October 16, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ronnie was a great man, he will be dearly missed.
Roxanna Price

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