Sylvester Lawrence "Jewboy" Cook

Sylvester Lawrence "Jewboy" Cook, 81, of 208 Wilson Street, passed away Friday afternoon, July 22, 2011 at Morehead Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Overlook Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Cook was born May 20, 1930. He was the son of the late Walter N. and Daisy Gilbert Cook. Mr. Cook was a US Navy veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church and was a retired volunteer fireman after 34 years of service to his community. He worked for many years in his father's grocery store in Spray, delivering groceries to community members. In turn, those childhood friends nicknamed him "Jewboy" which he carried throughout his life. He later worked for Food World which was later acquired by Harris Teeter, for which he worked until his retirement. After retiring from Harris Teeter he worked for several years with Walmart. Surviving are his wife, Gail Manning Cook of the home; brothers, Henderson Cook and wife, Marie and Donnie Cook and wife, Ann, all of Eden, and Elon Cook and wife, Becky of Hope Mills, NC; step-sons, Al DeLancy and wife, Terri of Hillsborough, NC and Ricky Martin and wife, Kari of Atlantic, NC; four step-grandchildren, John W. DeLancy, Jessica DeLancy, Brock Martin, and Ivy Martin; two nephews and four nieces. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his step-mohter Irene W. Cook; and two sisters, Olivia C. Aheron and Loretta Washburn. Much thankfulness for the loving care given by the staff at Morehead Nursing Center and a special thanks to Stacie Murphy, Rebecca McManness and Gladys Webb. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6:30 - 8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com