J.C. Cook

J. C. Cook, age 72, of Gulfport, died Monday, June 2, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born in Fayette, AL and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1972. Mr. Cook was a retired painter and sheet rock finisher. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary K. Morgan. He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Cook of Gulfport; a daughter, Joyce Cook of Columbus; a step-daughter, Estelle Tolley of Saucier; three sons, Howard Cook, Gary Cook, and Paul Cook all of Columbus; three step-sons, George L. Baker, Lonzo B. Baker, and Gerald W. Baker, all of Gulfport; a sister, Elizabeth Adkins of Alabama; a brother, Edward Cook of Colorado Springs, Co; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to the doctors and staff of Garden Park Medical Center; Gulfport Memorial Hospital and Canon Hospice. The graveside service will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. at Wolf River Cemetery in Harrison County with visitation a half hour before at the graveside. Memorials may be made to Grace Baptist Church, 24560 Highway 53, Saucier, Ms 39574. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.