He and his wife, Anna, were born in Jackson County NC. J.B. served in the U.S. Army and was a retiree from the DuPont Co. His occupation brought him and his family to the Matthews, NC area 44 years ago.
He is survived by his wife Anna L. Cook, sons Bobby and Randy Cook, and daughter Susan Bates.
J.B. was especially fond of his four grandkids and five great grandchildren. He loved the beach and ocean but always thought of the western North Carolina mountains as “home.”
A Funeral will be held on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 2 pm at Living Hope Church - Ballantyne Chapel, 11724 Elm Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277. In lieu of flowers, honorariums may be made to Living Hope Church.
A Graveside service and burial will take place on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 3 pm at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 524 Old Settlement Road, Sylva, NC 28779.
Fond memories and expressions of condolences may be placed at www.mcewenpinevillechapel.com.
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