Robert L. Cook, Sr.

Mr. Robert L. Cook, Sr., age 93 of Salisbury passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Born January 26, 1917 he was the son of the late John Henderson Cook and Myrtle Stoner Cook. He was educated in the Salisbury Schools and attended Catawba College in Salisbury. Mr. Cook was the owner and operator for over 65 years of J.H. Cook & Sons, Inc., a wholesale shoe repair supplier. A lifetime Methodist, he belonged to Park Avenue Methodist Church and later First United Methodist Church. Mr. Cook served as a trustee at both churches. He was also a member of the Salisbury Kiwanis club and a Mason for over 50 years. Mr. Cook was devoted to his family. He was adored by all his children and grandchildren. His greatest joy was to be surrounded by those he loved. He blessed the lives of all he touched. Mr. Cook was an avid traveler and enjoyed his vacation home in Blowing Rock, NC. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Camp Cook who died Dec. 14, 1997 and his second wife, Margaret Fraley Cook who died February 17, 2009 and also a brother, Curtis C. Cook. Surviving is a son, Robert “Bob” L. Cook, Jr. and wife (Sara D.) of Salisbury, a daughter Barbara Sue Cubbage of Hampton, Va., a step-son Dickie Fraley and wife (Sue) of Cleveland, NC, sister, Lavern Everett, of Staunton, Va., sister-in-law Elva Mae Cook of Quincy, Fla., four grandsons, Gary Cubbage (Kristen) of Leesburg, Va., Sam Cubbage (Amy) of Gaithersburg, MD, Allen Cook (Michelle) of Salisbury, John Cook (Susannah) of Columbia, SC, and a step-granddaughter Kimberly Redmon of Rockwell. Also surviving are 8 great-grandchildren and one great-step grandchild. A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church. The family will see friends following services in the church Fellowship Hall. A private burial will be held prior to the memorial. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church-Music Fund, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or to Catawba College, Music Fund 2300 W.Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Cook family. Online condolences can be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com

Robert L. Cook, Sr.

January 26, 1917 - May 1, 2010