Smokey Cook

Cleatus Mitchell Cook, or Smokey to his family and friends, was born on December 16th, 1951, in Wagoner, OK, the son of Roy Samuel and Loye (Schubert) Cook. He was raised with two sisters and two brothers, Carl Dean, Clyde Earl, Cheryl and Joan. He grew up in and around Sequoyah State Park and graduated from Hulbert High School. Following school, he was called up in the draft to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He returned to the United States and began his career in pipeline, working with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 147, and ended his career as a Pipeline Inspector. His career took him all over the world, and it was often in the company of his beloved Mary Sue, whom he married in 1985 in Wagoner, OK. Smokey won many awards and achievements for his highly trained professionalism. He was the proud father of one daughter, Kimberly and one son, Mitchell. He loved time spending time on the lake, and even possessed a watch that told him when the fish were biting. He was also an enthusiast for Shuffleboard, Wii Bowling and Nascar. He enjoyed the time spent with his friends at the Wagoner Elks Lodge, doing dozer work, and working on old cars and helping others where his work ethic was buying high and selling cheap! He was quiet and unassuming, loved his family unconditionally, and never tired from the sunset from his own backyard. His wife passed from this life in 2010, and Smokey never stopped missing her every day of his life. Smokey died on March 24th, 2023 at his home. He was 71 years old and will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fritz and Clara (McMahand) Schubert and Grover Cleveland and Alberta (Clark) Cook. He joins his parents, and the love of his life wife, Mary Sue, and joins his brothers, Carl Dean, Clyde earl and sister, Joan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved children, Kimberley Cook-Vaughn and husband Rodney Vaughn of Tahlequah, OK and son Roy Cook and wife Sara of Norman, OK. He is survived by his sister, Cheryl Whitekiller of Hulbert, OK. Smokey lives on in his grandchildren, Charles Cook and wife Aubrey of Pensacola, FL, Raven Cook of Tulsa, OK, Forrest Holcomb of Tahlequah, OK, Gabrielle “Gabbie” Cook of Edmond, OK, Nathanial “Nathan” Cook of Norman, OK, Daisy Vestal of Midwest City, OK, and Lynlee Cook of Norman, OK. He lives on in his three beloved great grandchildren, Alexis Belvin of Tulsa, Saige Holcomb of Tahlequah and Keaton Holcomb as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to mention.

Funeral services for Cleatus Mitchell “Smokey” Cook will be held on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 11:00am at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor Shawn Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest next to his wife, Mary Sue at Hulbert I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Hulbert, OK.

Pallbearers for Smokey include Raven Cook, Nathan Cook, Gabbie Cook, Forrest Holcomb, BJ Whitekiller, and Clint Cook. His honorary pallbearers include Miles “Wahoo” Gifford, Sid Whitekiller, Marvin Lively, and the Wagoner Elks Lodge.

His family will receive visitors on Friday, March 31st, 2023 beginning at 3:00pm until 7:00pm at Reed-Culver. Online condolences for his family may be left at www.reedculver.com.