David William Cook Sr.

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