Born on October 7, 1935 in Newell Community; he was the son of James W. Cook and Lena Mae Roberson Cook who preceded him in death. Gerald was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He was the former owner of Cook Jewelers. He enjoyed spending time with his family, deer hunting with his brother and friends, fishing with his father, exercising at Champagnolle Landing, having coffee with his coffee groups, and making people laugh. He was proud to have served his country in the United States Army Reserves for thirty three years, and devoted much of his time helping with the St. Paul Food Pantry.
Survivors are his wife Belinda Gunnels Cook; a daughter Lisa Antoon (J.P.) of Atlanta, AR; a brother James D. Cook (Patsy) of El Dorado; grandchildren Crystal Davis (Cale) of Corpus Christi, TX, Shane Lewis (Kayla) of El Dorado; great grandchildren Reece Davis and Alec Lewis; two step granddaughters Taylor Antoon of Little Rock and Shelby Antoon of Port St. Lucie, FL; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm at Young’s Funeral Directors.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Friday, March 8, 2019 at St Paul United Methodist Church with Dr. Bubba Smith and Dr. David Bush officiating.
Interment will follow at Atlanta Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church Helping Hands Food Pantry, 700 West 8th St. El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online registry is available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com.
