Larry Cook Jr., 57, of Olivia passed away December 20, 2020. He was born December 15, 1963 in New Braunfels to Larry Gene Cook Sr. and Carol Pierce. Larry worked for Formosa for over 20 years as a chemical operator and was very dedicated to his job. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids and going hunting or fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Janie Cook; mother, Carol Walton; children, Larry Gene “Trase” Cook III, Ryan Neal Cook, Cristin Cook, Jessica Staley, and Reuben Carrizales; grandchildren, Markus, Bailey, Jonathan and Emberly Cook; 2 brothers and 1 sister, David Lloyd Cook, Joseph Allen Garrett, and Diana Gay Rodriguez, and many aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Juanita Fields; aunt, Darlene Potter; uncles, Sonny Potter and Manuel Garcia; and his father.
A visitation will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Richardson-Colonial Funeral Home from 12-2 p.m. followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in Olivia Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Mark Rodriguez, Joseph Garrett, Fred Green, Cameron Giese, Jodie Koonce and Jason Williams.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of South Texas.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.