David William Cook Sr., 88, of 222 Devonway St. passed away on September 21, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be on Friday, September 24, 2010, at 4:00 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with interment to follow at Overlook Cemetery. David was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Addie Rae Roberts Cook. He was the son of the late Augustus Cook and Cora Self Cook and a native of Rockingham County. He lived and worked most of his life on the Cook Block in Spray. He will be remembered as co-owner of Stop-N-Shop Grocery Store and later retired from Durham Life Insurance Agency of Raleigh, NC. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in Europe and the Pacific. When the town of Spray was incorporated, David served three terms as City Councilman and part of the time as Mayor Pro-tem. He also served on the first City Council for the City of Eden. David was a charter member of Spray Volunteer Fire Department and served for 33 years. For many of those years, he drove the truck and received many outstanding honors for his dedicated service. For several years he delivered meals through the Meals on Wheels Program. David and his wife volunteered at the front visitor's desk at Morehead Memorial Hospital for 15 years. They were chosen as Volunteers of the Year for 2010. David was a very active and faithful member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. He was known as the organizer and "money man" in making brunswick stews each winter. David also loved to play sports in his earlier days and was often referred to as the "Southpaw" pitcher for St. Luke's Softball team. Later he took up the game of golf and enjoyed playing with friends and family. He always enjoyed a good game of pool and loved to show his "trick" shots. Watching all sports was his great pastime, but Duke basketball was his favorite. In recent years he enjoyed playing Bingo with other Senior Citizens. He was a kind, gentle, and soft-spoken man who was devoted to his wife, family, church, community, and country. David is survived by his only son, David W. Cook, Jr. and wife Cheryl of Eden; three daughters, Dian Lovell and husband Tom, Pamela Sexton and husband Benny, both of Eden and Sharon Frith of Stoneville and close friend Walter Ferguson of Eden. Four granddaughters: Sherry Tilley and husband Darryl of Eden; Michele Roberts and husband Kevin of Bowie, MD; Donna Prevost and husband Ron of Concord; and Lindy Lynn of Eden. Four grandsons: Kenny Frith of Reidsville; Jonathan Cook of Kernersville; Richie Sexton and wife Ashley of Thomasville; and Andrew Cook and wife Stephanie of Kernersville. Eleven great-grandchildren: Bray and Jason Tilley, Laura Jane and Lucas Lynn, Lindsay and Maddie Roberts, Dylan and Lauren Sexton, Ella Prevost, Kaylee and Karrington Cook. Sisters: Magdalene Gibson, and Margaret Rorrer, Brother: Melvin Cook, all of Eden. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 6-8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home, 222 Devonway St. in Eden. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 600 Morgan Rd., Eden, NC 27288, Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. King's Hwy., Eden, NC 27288, or the MHS Best Auditorium Seat Fund, PO Box 4424, Eden, NC 27289
The loss of your Dad after just losing your Mom has to be very devastating. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your loss. They are now rejoicing together again in Heaven.
Margaret Howerton Wray
We all will miss David. He was a great person and a very special one to me. He and Addie are together again. They were both the kindness people. I am a better person through knowing them.
Joan Bodden
Extending thought and prayers and sympathies to the entire family. What an honor to have such a great dad! He was such a kind, caring person and I know he will be missed dearly. May you all find comfort and strength in Jesus and find peace in knowing they are together again rejoicing in heaven!
Stephanie Roberson
I will surely miss David.As a 17 year old kid he was like a second "Dad" to me. In recent years he was a patient and friend. I always look forward to seeing him on the schedule. We often laughed about the "good old days" on the Cook block. The world is a better place because of him...he was truly one of the "good guys".
Mike Joyce
David will be missed by our family. We have knowm him all our lives and our parents before us. He was a kind and wonderful man to have known and will be missed by a number that would be known only to God. our prayers and thoughts go out to the family during this difficult time.
Michael Patterson
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the Cook family on the death this week of Mr. David Cook and also for Mrs. Addie Rae Cook who died two weeks ago. We are so very sorry. We hope the family can find comfort in knowing that they are together forever. They were a very nice couple. We wish the family comfort and peace. Ron and Louise Prevost Faytteville, N.C.
Ron and Louise Prevost
Pam and Family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother and Father. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. May you find some comfort in knowing that they are together again. Love, Vickie Bolden Washburn & Family
Vickie Bolden Washburn
Dearest Family of David and Addie, I always called your mom and dad "lovebirds", "sweethearts" and other terms of endearment. They were so much in love... Both were so very special to me. I loved them. Their sweet, beautiful, and smiling faces will be thought of often and will always be close in memory. May the burden of your hearts be lifted by the knowledge that they are once again holding hands in the presence of God. Love and sympathy, Carol Gwynn
Carol Gwynn
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family Mr.Cook will be missed he always came to our store with a smile and was a good friend to us .
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Dearest Family, I know your hearts are heavy with pain, grief, and hurt. David and Addie were special to so many people in the community. God can heal and give you peace and rest and you have the assurance of their place in heaven. Remember the many memories you have and treasure them with your family and keep each other close May God comfort you in the days ahead. Love to All, Barbara Gammons
Barbara Gammons
Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this time. May our Father give you the strength to carry you on in the days to come. Robert and Vicky Slaughter
Vicky Terry Slaughter
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