Earl Richard Cook

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife, Joan Williams Cook, children; Jerry Cook, Kevin Cook and Connie Yates.

Earl loved fishing, cooking and spending time with his family.

Earl is survived by children; Mark Cook and wife Wanda, Ronald William Cook, Lynn Marcantel and husband Mike, sister; Edith Lucero, grandchildren; Katelyn Yates along with eight others, seven great grandchildren, one great great grandchild on the way and a dear friend, Shari Bonesteel.

A Graveside Service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Burke Memorial Park. A visitation will be held one hour prior, from 11:00 pm to 11:45 pm at Kirksey Funeral Home.

Words of comfort may be expressed at www.advantagefunerals.com

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Earl Cook at the Levine Cancer Center of Valdese at 720 Malcolm Blvd, Valdese, NC 28690.

Kirksey Funeral Home of Morganton has the honor of serving the Cook family.