James Cooke Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2021 in Leland, North Carolina

James Cooke Sr.

December 23, 1936 - May 8, 2021 (84 years old)

Leland, North Carolina

James Cooke Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 8, 2021 in Leland, North Carolina

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation

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James Cooke Sr.

December 23, 1936 - May 8, 2021 (84 years old)

Leland, North Carolina

James Cooke Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Cooke Sr. of Leland, North Carolina, who passed away on May 8, 2021, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Daniel James Cook and Esther Lovenia Bollinger; his wife Cora Jane Moore Sturtz; and his siblings, Harry Emerson Cook and Shirley Allene Cook Robinson.

He is survived by: his children, James Alfred Cooke, Jr., Debora Lynn Cooke Chance, Eric Duane Cooke (Tammy), Janey Lynn McMillen (Brad) and Tobey Shane Sturtz (Deborah); his siblings, David Earl Cook (Linda), Donald Ray Cook (Donna), Gracie Lenora Cook Oosting (Jan) and Gloria Fay Cook Haddock (Bill); and his grandchildren, Franklin Cooke, Laura Woods (David), D. J. Blanton, Robyn Blanton (Matt Batson), Courtney Sturtz (Alex Rojas), Patrick McMillen, Jordan Sturtz, Zachary Cooke, Logan Cooke, Trey Cooke and Autumn Cooke.

Flowers may be sent to the Chapel or donations in Mr. Cooke's honor may be made to The Gary Sinise Foundation or a charity of your choosing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation



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May 12

Visitation

Wilmington Funeral Chapel
1535 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403

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May 13

Celebration of life

Wilmington Funeral Chapel
1535 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403

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May 13

Burial

Woodburn Presbyterian Church
509 Village Rd NE, Leland, NC 28451

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