Elmer Lee Cook, 88, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019. Services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Lambert officiating. Burial will be at Bosqueville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday February 5, 2019 at the funeral home.
Elmer was born July 30, 1930 in Waco to Aquilar and Lois (Hill) Cook. He grew up in Waco and attended La Vega Schools, He served in the Army post WWII and was a Senior Superintendent over maintenance at the Waco Veterans Hospital until retiring with over 30 years of service. Elmer loved everyone he met and wanted to help anyone who needed it. But his greatest joy was taking in stray animals and caring for them.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rev. Lois Maurine Cook on July 19, 1991; his daughter, Diana Ruth Cook; and his step-daughter, Rebecca Carter.
Survivors include his step-daughter, Martha Martin and her husband, Kenneth; his son, Stephen L. Cook and his wife, Sharon; his daughter, Julia Lowe and her husband, Tim; his grandchildren, Stephen Cook Jr.; Rhonda Mitschke and her husband, John, Christopher Cook, Krystal Price and her husband, Vernon, Cody Lowe, Rowdy Royal, Joseph Royal, Amanda Royal, Robin Stinson and her husband, David, Kevin Martin and his wife, Jeanie and Michael Martin; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and his close friend, Valerie Ferrucci.
Pallbearers will be Rowdy Royal, Joseph Royal, Cody Lowe, Stephen Cook Jr., Cole Mitschke and John Mitschke.
Honorary pallbearers will be, John Ferrucci, Cody Bowden and Kevin Martin.
Following the services the family invites everyone to join them at the Church of the Redeemed at 4300 Orchard Ln. Waco, TX 76705 and bring your favorite dish.
The family request any memorials be made to the Waco Humane Society.
Condolences(7)
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Spring, TX Wednesday, February 6, 2019 To the Family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that Elmer has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to Paradise Earth just as Jehovah God has promised. In fact , the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God had intended from the beginning. God's Kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ John 5:28, 29, Job 14:14, 15,Psalms 37:29,Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4 Go To: JW.ORGGinnie
Willis, TX Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Judy you and your family our in my prayers. May God give you strength and healing. God Bless You.Michael Harcrow
Mustang, OK Tuesday, February 5, 2019 My prayers go out to the Family for your loss. He was a very kind and generous man.Robin Hutzler
Elgin, TX Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Julia, my prayers go out to you and your family. You know there is no longer suffering for him and he is dancing and happy. I love you Julia...Jerry Cook
BEDFORD, TX Tuesday, February 5, 2019 Thanks for keeping me updated on the Cook ancestry. I will dearly miss our telephone conversationsAmanda
Waco, TX Monday, February 4, 2019 I cherish the time I had with youI will see you again one day until then I have my memories of you
You are always in my heart thank you for being there for me
Julia Lowe
Lorena, TX Monday, February 4, 2019 I miss you so much daddy. Thank you for teaching me to be a strong and independent woman. Thank you teaching me to fish and a love for animals. You are forever in my heart and I can't wait to see you again.