Charles Cook Obituary
He was born in Buffalo, New York, on November 11, 1931, the son of Charles C. and Sadie (Anderson) Cook and graduated from Royerton High School.
Charlie went on to serve in The Army National Guard for ten years, achieving the rank of Seargent.
He worked for Ball Corporation for over fifty years before retiring as an engineer.
He was a member of the Single Action Shooting Society and enjoyed Cowboy Action Shooting. He was also an avid sailor and a member of Prairie Creek Sailing Club.
Charlie also enjoyed camping, hiking and gardening.
Survivors include his loving wife of seventy-two years, Juanita Cook; three children: Cheryl E. Seubert (Joseph J.) of Yorktown, Charles A. Cook of Mesquite, Texas, and Carla Edison (Douglas) of Russiaville; grandchildren: Amy D. Decker, Elizabeth A. Young (Jason P.), Jennifer R. Garcia (Richard), Matthew Edison, and Ethan Edison; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Ida Lou Kirk of Kenosha, Wisconsin; along with several nieces and nephews.
Charlie was preceded in death by his sister, Aretta Buck, and his parents.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel. Burial will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Nancy Winkle
February 18, 2026
Charlie, was one of the most kind people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing for several years. Mike and I loved walking with him around our community (Miss Mollie, my doggie, always got so excited to run to him!) and when we got to a certain point at WillowLake he would always stop and wave at his wife. I could never figure out if she was actually looking at that particular moment but he said she always watched for that wave so she knew how close he was to home .. then he would smile that contagious grin! I will miss Charlie always. My sincere condolences to Juanita and his beautiful family. See you on up the road Charlie
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Nancy Gregory Musick
February 17, 2026
I remember the Cook family from their time on N. Bittersweet Lane. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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