Everett Cook, Jr.

          Everett Earl Cook, Jr. (Junior) of Okmulgee, died Monday, April 6^th, 2009 at the age of 79 years, after a long battle with cancer.   Junior was born December 25, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to Elizabeth Ann Cook and Everett Earl Cook, Sr.  Junior served in the United States Navy and worked as a carpenter.

          Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers; Harold Wayne Cook and Jimmy Ray Cook.  Also, his stepdad, Harvey Fox.

          Junior is survived by cousins; Donald Grisham of Shirley, Arkansas, David Scroggins of Wilburton, Oklahoma, Jessie Davis of Wilburton, Oklahoma, JoAnn Fisher of Bakersfield, California, Jim Bob Harris of Clarksburg, California, Debbie Brown and Rita Aylor of Okmulgee.  His many friends of the Creek Tribe and the VFW of Okmulgee also survive him, and last but not least, Stan West, who transported Junior for many trips to the hospitals and doctors.  He was a true friend to the very end.

          Military graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at the Okmulgee Cemetery conducted by the V.F.W. Posts #539 & #1189.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday, April 10, 2009 1-8 PM.  Arrangements are under the direction of McClendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee.  Online condolences can be made at www.mcclendon-winters.com