Memorial
Charles Cook, 74, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully at home Thursday February 14, 2019. Charles was the son of Vinice and Jessie B Cook of Gadsden, Tennessee, born February 12, 1945.
Charles leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Lula M Cook of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, four daughters; Kathy Cook of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cartina (Leonard) Wright of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Tammy Cook of Des Moines, Iowa, Michelle Cole Theus of Nashville, Tennessee, three sons; Jerome Cook of Des Moines, Iowa, Billy Cook of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, Charles D Cook of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, three sisters; Ovester (Gene) Powell of Jackson, Tennessee, Ethel (Larry) Foster of Mesquite, Texas, Evelyn (Joe) Armour of Jackson, Tennessee, six brothers; Dorsie Cook of Gadsden, Tennessee, Jesse (Jacqueline) Cook of Gadsden , Tennessee, Harold Cook of St. Louis, Missouri, Ephrim Cook of Gadsden, Tennessee, John Cook of Gadsen, Tennessee, Wallace Cook of Gadsden, Tennessee, and a host of grandchildren , great grandchildren, family and friends.
Charles was preceded in death by both his parents, Vinice and Jessie B Cook, four brothers; Bravadine Cook, Leonard (Myrtle) Cook, Roosevelt (Joyce) Cook, Vance Cook, and a sister, Katherine Byrd.
Charles “Charlie” was an avid contractor who loved pouring concrete, installing siding, roofing, building decks, garages and anything that allowed him to use his hands. Charlie was a great cook, perfected meatloaf, soups and coleslaw. Charlie enjoyed fishing, sitting on his porch on nice days watching cars pass by, playing bingo, helping others, and going to the casino. Charlie loved all of his family and friends, always looking forward to spending time with his family members at the yearly Mason Family reunions. Charlie’s most notable characteristic is one that will be truly missed; his “whistle” you could hear coming from a mile away. Charlie will forever remain in our hearts.
Funeral service will be held Saturday February 23, 2019, 1:00 PM at Word of Faith Pentecostal Church, 2325 16th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Interment, Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday February 22, 2019, 5-7 PM at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home, 4200 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Flowers, cards, and memorial donations may be directed to Lula Cook.