James William Cooke Jr.

Jimmy was born on December 24, 1953 in Raleigh, NC to James and Dorothy Cooke.

He was a graduate of NC State University as well as an avid fan. Jimmy followed in his father’s foot steps as a local tobacco farmer before later joining Aqua water utility company where he worked until retirement. When he wasn’t working, Jimmy loved to spend time with his family and his dog Peanut, golfing, fishing, bowling, playing bingo or building corn hole boards in his work shed.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, James William Cooke Sr. and Dorthy Williams Cooke.

He is survived by his wife Gloria Cooke, son Joshua Cooke, daughter Tansley Cooke, step-son Ed Powers (wife Cindy), Granddaughter Taylor Gann (husband Chris) and Great Granddaughter Makenna Gann. As well as, sister Joy Futrell (husband Glenn), niece Lauren Hicks (daughters Lilly and Chloe), nephew Jonathan Futrell (wife Esther and children Liam, Everett, Joanna, Sydney and Othelia), sister Gwendolyn Ann Cooke, brother Lewis Cooke (wife Mindy and son Justin).

The family would like to thank Donald and Gina Proulx for their loving friendship and assistance throughout the years.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 12 Noon until 1:00 pm at Good Hope Baptist Church/Cemetery (6628 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, NC 27519). Funeral Services will begin at 1:00 pm, with interment to follow within the church cemetery.

Flowers may be sent to Apex Funeral Home; Apex, NC until Tuesday, February 14th, then to Good Hope Baptist Church, Cary, NC.

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