Richard Cook Jr.

We’ll always remember that special smile, that caring heart, that warm embrace, you always gave us. You being there for mom and us through good and bad times, no matter what. We’ll always remember you dad because they’ll never be another one to replace you in our hearts, and the love we will always have for you.” ~Unknown~

Obituary

Richard Cook Jr., 81, of Alexandria, VA, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024 after battling Cancer.

Richard Cook Jr. was born on October the 5th, 1943 to parents Richard Cook Sr. and Ruth Agee Cook in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas. Richard attended White Hall City High School in Little Rock, Arkanas. After high school, Richard decided to join the army in 1966 and fought in the Vietnam War. Richard left the army in 1978. On February 1975, he met Phoebe Ann Traynham in Old town Alexandria, Va. Richard kept driving by wanting to talk to Phoebe. On that day they started dating. June 17,1976, they decided to get married in Halifax,Virginia. They had 1 daughter name Victoria Yvette Cook, 1 granddaughter Gabrielle Arianna Anderson, and one foster child Deon Omar Traynham with their favorite cat Luna which he calls whiskers. Richard was a force of nature, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world. He was unendingly proud of his wife Phoebe Ann Cook, his daughter Victoria Yvette Cook, and granddaughter Gabrielle Arianna Anderson. Richard always tried his best to support them. He believed family always comes first and family was his priority. Richard was very passionate about his sports, cars, and reading his newspaper. His favorite football team was The Redskins/Commanders. He enjoyed driving around in his black corvette listening to Toni Braxton with the volume turned up and windows down. Everywhere Richard would go, people would always say he looked just like the singer Lionel Richie. Anyone who knew Richard knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ever ask for. On Friday, October 11,2024. Richard passed away at Adler Hospice Center after battling cancer. During his last days he was surrounded with his family as he slowly transitioned. Richard leaves behind; Phoebe Ann Cook(Wife),Victoria Yvette Cook(Daughter), Gabrielle Arianna Anderson(Granddaughter),Deon Omar Traynham(Foster Child),Luna “Whiskers”(Family Cat), Siblings he left behind that are still living.Sisters:Essie Cook Pearson,Mary Cook Guiden,Earnestine Cook Bynum with other nieces and nephews. His family members that he’s now with in heaven is Richard Cook Sr. (Father), Ruth Agee Cook(Mother),Ceodes Bolden(Brother),Johnetta Cook Pearson(Sister). 

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Richard Cook Sr
(Richard’s Dad)

Ruth Agee Cook
(Richard’s Mom)

Phoebe Ann Cook(Richard’s Wife)

Ceodes Bolden
(Richard’s Brother)

Johnetta Cook Pearson(Richard’s sister)

Victoria Yvette Cook
(Richard’s daughter)

Gabrielle Arianna Anderson
  
(Richard’s grand
daughter)

Deon Omar Traynham (Foster Child)

Luna Whiskers Cook 
(Family Cat and Richard’s favorite cat)

Essie Cook Credit 
(Richard’s Sister)

Mary Cook Guiden
(Richard’s Sister)

Earnestine Cook Bynum
(Richard’s Sister)

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Ceodes Bolden
(Richard’s Brother)

Johnetta Cook Pearson(Richard’s sister)

Essie Cook Credit 
(Richard’s Sister)

Mary Cook Guiden
(Richard’s Sister)

Earnestine Cook Bynum
(Richard’s Sister)

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Phoebe Ann Cook(Richard’s Wife)

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Victoria Yvette Cook
(Richard’s daughter)

Gabrielle Arianna Anderson
  
(Richard’s grand
daughter)

Deon Omar Traynham (Foster Child)

Luna Whiskers Cook 
(Family Cat and Richard’s favorite cat)

Richard Cook Jr.

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