Jack Cook
Graveside services for Jackson “Jack” Cook, 78, Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Gospel Hill Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Cook passed away at 2:50 a.m., Friday, October 14, 2016 at Hospice House, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born December 13, 1937, at Paddy, Missouri in Ozark County, to Robert Lee Cook and Nancy Jane Hopkins Cook. On April 7, 1956, he was married at Senatobia, Mississippi, to Barbara Lenora Fox, who preceded him in death on March 12, 2008. Mr. Cook was a self-employed body shop operator. He enjoyed traveling and jug fishing. Mr. Cook was a member of the Church of Christ.
He is survived by two daughters, Lila Nix and husband, Tim, Mountain Home, Arkansas and Lesa Riegle, West Plains, Missouri; two grandchildren, Brandi Nix and Kristine Laxton; three great-grandchildren, Cristian Nix, Gavin Young and Landon Young; and special friend, Linda Griffin, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
His parents, wife, and six brothers, Fred, Everett, Charles, Elmer, Melvin and Robert Cook precede him in death.
Mr. Cook will lie in state from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Nancy and Jim Anderson
October 15, 2016 @ 9:30 am
Lila and Lesa…. sorry to hear about your Dad. He is now with your mother and at peace.
We Love You, Nancy and Jim
Dimple Mitchell
October 15, 2016 @ 10:30 am
Lila and Lisa I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your families
Shawn Cook
October 15, 2016 @ 2:25 pm
So sorry about your dad Lila and Lisa and family. Uncle Jack was wonderful person and he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love All! ?
Rita Huddleston Jackson
October 16, 2016 @ 7:34 am
Lila, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My prayers are with you.
Rick & Lois Frazier & Jesica
October 17, 2016 @ 10:59 am
Lila & Lesa,
So sorry to hear about your dad. We are thinking of you girls and your families.
Trish Copeland
October 19, 2016 @ 9:40 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember many stories my mom (Helen) told of growing up with her cousin, your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie Phillips
October 29, 2016 @ 9:07 pm
Lila & Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Praying for peace and comfort for
all of you at this time. May all the good memories you share be fresh in your
mind, and know that others share your grief.