Merlin "Gunny" Charles Cook Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2025 in Brimley, Michigan

Merlin "Gunny" Charles Cook Jr.

August 22, 1951 - January 7, 2025 (73 years old)

Brimley, Michigan

Merlin "Gunny" Charles Cook Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2025 in Brimley, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Family Life Funeral Homes

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Merlin "Gunny" Charles Cook Jr.

August 22, 1951 - January 7, 2025 (73 years old)

Brimley, Michigan

Merlin Charles Cook Jr. Obituary

The passing of Merlin Charles Cook Jr. (Brimley, Michigan) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 7, 2025 at the age of 73. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlin Charles Cook Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merlin Sr. Cook and Marion Cook (McCarry). He is survived by: his wife Heather Cook; his children, Kris (Debbie) of Detroit, Donita (Paul) of Detroit, Brian of Detroit, Brandy (Mark) of Pennsylvania, Brent (Brittany) of Jacksonville, Kaila (Brett) of Sault Ste, Tanner of Sault Ste, Riley (Kyle) of Sault Ste, Marie and Ontario; and his sisters, Cheryl Allard of Anchorage, Diana Steinert (Stanley) of South Dakota, Melody Rose (Dan) of Pickford and Kim Atkinson (Doug) of Sault Ste. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the VFW Post 9023 (8968 M-28, Brimley, MI 49715).

Memorial Contributions may be made in Merlin's honor to the Chippewa Animal Shelter, 3660 S. Mackinac Trail, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Family Life Funeral Homes



Sat

Aug 23

Celebration of life

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

VFW Post 9023
8968 M-28, Brimley, MI 49715

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