He was born in Brunswick County on October 8, 1940 the son of the late Marshall Cooker and Ruth Varnam. He was preceded in death by a son, James Cooker
Mr. Cooker attended Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. He was a very hard working with his hands in construction and working in the river. He always had a smile and will never be forgotten.
Surviving are two sons, Steven Cooker and his wife, Tammy of Sumter, SC and Samuel Gregory Cooker of Whiteville, NC; three grandchildren, Katie Cooker, Aaron Cooker and Cody Cooker; three great-grandchildren, Sadie Cooker, Jacob Lee and Miranda Lee.
Graveside services will be held eleven o'clock in the morning on Wednesday May 25, 2022 in the Northwood Cemetery Southport, NC by Pastor Charles Drew officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice in the memory of Mr. Cooker
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