Richard Dick Cook

Richard “Dick” Cook, Sr. of Jacksonville, FL went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2023 after a brief illness at the age of 86.

He was born May 24, 1936 to Johnson Dea and Elise Cook in Virginia. He spent most of his childhood years in Central Georgia and graduated from Hawkinsville High School in 1954. Afterwards he relocated to Jacksonville and began a career as a commercial painting contractor and continued in this career until his retirement.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dovie Cook whom he met on November 20, 1960. He is also survived by a sister, Jackie Barnes; two children, Ann Lynnette (Randy) Whitman and Richard Dea Cook, Jr.; three grandchildren, Hunter Bryce Whitman, Nicholas Dea Cook and Christopher Dea Cook; and many more family and friends.

Dick was very active in several churches serving as a deacon, teacher, youth leader, and in multiple outreach ministries. He was also involved in several community organizations.

Dick enjoyed traveling, artistic painting, spending time with his family, friends and especially his three grandsons. He will be dearly missed by everyone that knew and loved him.

A visitation will be open to all family and friends on Monday, February 27 from 5pm to 8pm at Gardenview Baptist Church, 3139 Armsdale Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, February 28 at 10am also at Gardenview Baptist Church, 3139 Armsdale Rd., Jacksonville, FL  32218. A brief graveside ceremony will be held at 2pm at Evergreen Cemetery, 4535 N. Main St., Jacksonville, FL 32206.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gardenview Baptist Church with “Mission Fund” on the memo line.

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