William Bill Cook

1938 ∼ 2009

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Born in Beaumont, Texas in January, 1938; died May 4th, 2009 of throat cancer.

Visitation will be observed from 4-7pm on May 7, 2009, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange; Rosary will be recited at 7pm.

Friday, May 8th, visitors can arrive anytime after 8:30am at Claybar Funeral Home. Procession from Claybar will be led by escort at 9:30am to St. Francis Church on Meeks Drive. Mass will begin at 10:30am.

He will be buried at St. Mary's Cemetery on Meeks Drive.

Graduated from Lamar University in 1962 as industrial engineer; owned and operated a gulf shrimp boat in Boliver, Texas; was a member of the Orange group of Alcoholics Anonymous.

He was a devoted member of the Catholic Church and loved the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of square dance clubs but round dancing was his love. He made many friends round dancing and considered them his extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William O. and Mary Sue German Cook, and his sister, Susan.

He is survived by his wife, Mazel Cook, and their children: Wayne Granger; Cindy Hudnall and husband Eric; Joseph White; Paul White and wife Tammy; Timmy White and wife Sherri; William BJ Cook and wife Emily; Renee Whitaker and husband David.

He is loved by his 20 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

Condolences

Anonymous July 8, 2009

I'd like to start by saying, Mr. Cook was the most wonderful man & patient i've known. He was a strong man, even until the day he passed on. I never got to say good bye Mr. Cook, but all i wanted to say is thank you for being not only my patient but also ##imported-begin##Sandra Luevano##imported-end##

Anonymous June 4, 2009

It's been a month today. I LOVE YOU & I MISS YOU so very much. Love Always Your Daughter Renee'##imported-begin##Renee##imported-end##

Anonymous May 23, 2009

Billy was a part of my early life and growing up in Beaumont and I grieve his passing.##imported-begin##Bob McDougald##imported-end##

Anonymous May 19, 2009

Billy was a dear friend of John Bells while they were growing up. He was a special man and one everyone loved to be around. I know he will be missed by his family and I'm so sorry for your grief. Sincerely, Erin Bell Watson##imported-begin##Erin Bell Watson##imported-end##

Anonymous May 18, 2009

I remember Bill as always having a smile for everyone. He was "one of the group" in high school....he will be missed.##imported-begin##Betty Joe Clark Mayer##imported-end##

Anonymous May 10, 2009

Mazel and Family, We are thinking of you today. We will miss Bill. Love and Hugs to you all. Mike and Peggy Corning##imported-begin##Mike and Peggy Corning##imported-end##

Anonymous May 8, 2009

Mazel, We are praying for you and your family today. Love, Baxter and Ann##imported-begin##Baxter and Ann Cook##imported-end##

Anonymous May 7, 2009

OUR PRAYERS & THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME.PRAY THE LORD WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS & LET US KNOW IF WE CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY.MUCH LOVE& PRAYERS,FRIENDS IN CHRIST,JIMMIE LOU JAMES & GIRLS @ GREAT PLAINS FED C U##imported-begin##JIMMIE LOU JAMES##imported-end##

Anonymous May 7, 2009

Joe -- please accept my condolences for your family's loss.##imported-begin##Kent Hutchison##imported-end##

Anonymous May 7, 2009

Bill , I know you were there when the family gathered to make arrangements. The tears were flowing for they miss you dearly. I was in awed at the love they have for you, all gathered, all step children, but you could never tell the difference. You were th##imported-begin##Dorothy Underwood##imported-end##

Anonymous May 7, 2009

On behalf of the staff and kids at Cuddle Bugs we wish to send our prayers and condolences to Miss Crystal & Dylan Whitaker and to all of PAW PAW Bill's family.##imported-begin##Cuddle Bugs Daycare##imported-end##

Anonymous May 6, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies for you loss of Bill. He will be surely missed by his family and by the round dance family that knew him well. He was a great guy. I know he is a better place now and he will not suffer anymore. Mazel please keep in to##imported-begin##Harry & Iris Sprague##imported-end##

Anonymous May 6, 2009

Bill, Was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He steped up to the plate as a Dad and a huband. He was a great friend to me. He taught me much. From cooking, holding my tounge, to prayng about it and introducing me to my best friend Bill W. He was ##imported-begin##Lywana Bourland##imported-end##