Obituary
Mr. Thomas Leo “Tom” Cook of Bradford, Ark., departed this life on Wednesday at White County Medical in Searcy. AR, at the age of 87 years and 7 days. He was born on Saturday, January 31, 1931 in Trumann to the late John Franklin “Bill” and Ethel Mae Hendrickson Cook and lived the last 30 years in Bradford. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the Korean War, a retired sales rep for Southwire and attended of Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Bradford. He was preceded in death by his former wives, Claudia Cook and Laura Cook; five brothers, Bill V. Cook, Johnny Cook, Charles Cook, Jerry Cook, and Robert Cook; and his parents, John Franklin “Bill” and Ethel Mae Hendrickson Cook.
He is survived by his wife, Roberta Ann Cook of the home; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Campbell and husband James of Memphis, TN; one son, Tommy L. Cook and wife Connie of Tulsa, OK; two step-daughters, Pam Parker of Hot Springs and Debbie Brewington of Starkville, MS; one step-son, James McNabb of Harrisburg, AR; one brother, Larry Cook of Walnut Ridge, AR; four sisters, Betty Lou Walker of Walnut Ridge, AR, Peggy Hastings of Oxford, MA, Mary Craig of Pocahontas, AR and Patricia Neece of Pocahontas; granddaughter, Alaina Cook and 4 step-grandchildren, Haley Halbrook, Lauren Gainer, Ashley Loudermilk and Jake Brewington; and three step-great grandsons.
Funeral service will be Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. John Maley officiating. Burial will follow in Nettleton Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark.
Pallbearers will be Michael Neece, Tim Cook, John Lee Cook, Gary Cook, Shawn Cook, and Robert Cook. Honorary pallbearers will be Elisha Neece, Sonny Craig, Randy Craig and Jeff Cook.
Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, Ark.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net
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February 10, 2018
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, ARKANSAS
February 10, 2018
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, ARKANSAS
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"I am so sorry for your loss. In the bible we find hope and comfort. Ps. 147:3 "God heals the brokenhearted and binds their wounds."
Barb Layton , February 12, 2018
"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Sally westlake, Cordova, tnFebruary 10, 2018
"Pam- Sorry to hear about Tom. I know he meant a lot to you and your family. I remember him as our children were growing up as always being a wonderful granddad. Pat (Mike's sister)
Pat Hamilton, Forrest CityFebruary 9, 2018
"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary Corrigan, MichiganFebruary 9, 2018
"We have Tom/s family in our prayers. All of the Cook men were good friends when I was in Trumann. They were men who set good examples for all the young athletes.
Ken Allen, Batesville. Ar/February 9, 2018