of Sherwood, AR
May 20, 1937 - August 18, 2022
John J. Cook, was born on May 20, 1937 in Marvel, AR to the late Jessie & Robbie Cook and departed August 18, 2022 at his home in Sherwood, AR.
He was preceded in death by both parents and brothers, JD Cook, William L. Cook and Walter Cook
He born into a sharecropper family and exemplified the value of hard work he was the ultimate provider for his family. He served in the Marine Corps for over 3 years and was employed by the 3M Company for over 37 years. He loved his family and enjoyed gardening and deer hunting.
He is survived by his sweetheart of 61 years, Marilyn Cook of Sherwood; and his sons, John D. (Dayna) Cook of Springdale, AR, Jeff Cook of Springdale, AR and Clint (Lindsey) Cook of Vilonia, AR. His four grandsons, Daniel Spear, Alan King, Matthew Cook and Connor Cook; two great grandchildren, Dayne King and Penelope King; sister-in-law, Shirley Throckmorton and brother-in-law, Johnnie Keister and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a member of the Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene, Sherwood, AR.
Visitation will be Monday, August 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and funeral service Tuesday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m., both at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 JFK Blvd, North Little Rock. Interment will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Brockington Road Church of the Nazarene Missions, or Gideon's International Ministries.
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8 Condolence(s)
Sandy Sims
Monday, August 22, 2022
John was a special man who loved his family very much. Sending love and prayers for comfort as you grieve.
Charles volpert
Monday, August 22, 2022
John was a co worker at 3m arch street for many years. You could not ask for more honest hard working and dedicated person. He helped a lot of his fellow workers never asking for anything in return. May he Rest In Peace and my thoughts and prayers at this time .
Charlotte Keister
Monday, August 22, 2022
What kind of story do you want your life to tell?
John Cooks life was a story, that he told well.
Happy are people who's God is the Lord.
William Dale Cook
Monday, August 22, 2022
Love you Uncle John
Bob and Joni Goen
Monday, August 22, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marilyn and family. John was a very special man and will be missed by all who knew him. Hoping you will find comfort and peace in the days ahead. Love you
Edd Hoyt Family (State Farm Insurance)
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Dear Marilyn and Family, May God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time never easy to say Good By, John, was indeed a very kind and a good person. You and your family will surely miss him but be at peace knowing he is now with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. No more pain! God Bless!
Cindy Nipps Wilkerson
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Peace to you, J.C., Jeff and family, as you release your Dad to a higher prayer and a quiet rest.
Terry Williams & Shirley Throckmorton & family
Saturday, August 20, 2022
To my precious Aunt Trudy & John, Jeff & Clint, we're praying for u all & love u all so much! I'm so happy that moma was able to talk to Uncle John the night before he left us for Heaven, she has told me so many wonderful stories about when she was a little girl & going to stay with her big sissy. Always remember the precious memories & he will always be with us in our heart's, love y'all. Aunt Shirley & Terry & family