MIKE COOKE

Friday, February 21, 2020

Even tho I'm just leaving 0 and 1's on a computer for some reason i still feel compelled to say hi and i was just thinking about ya. I miss and love you...

David Kirk

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

You are not forgotten, Ellery. You taught me so much about life and priorities and loving our families. Although we haven't seen each other since high school, you are remembered.

Son

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Hi dad. Miss ya......

Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Happy Birthday MY LOVE. It has been so long since I held your hand and kissed your face. This would have been your 71st birthday. I am aging without you.
Love you my sweetheart

Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

9/13/05 - A day I will never forget. I miss your beautiful smile, laughter, a kiss and hug. The feel of your hand on my back, the feel of your hand in my hand. We had so many memories together and I miss you so much. I can not express in words how much I miss you and love you. You are my soulmate that got to go to heaven before me. Love you dearly

Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

I love you so dearly. You would have been 70 years old on July 19, 2011. Even thou we had 17 year together, it seems our time together was cut so short. I will see you some day on the bank of that lake you are now fishing from.

Juanita

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

MISS YOU SO MUCH.....

Juanita

Sunday, September 26, 2010

I love and miss you so much. It has been five long years without you. Memories are good, but the heart is still bery sad. My soul mate I will see you some day soon. Love ya - jl

Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Saturday, July 19, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING ELLERY. TODAY YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 67 YEARS. I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND LOVE YOU SO DEARLY

Juanita

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

I still look to you to. I love you. I see so much of Dad in you. Love, Juanita

Juanita

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Michael, I love you too. I still look to you. Love, Juanita

Michael

Monday, June 5, 2006

Hi Juanita, I still look too. Love you, Michael

Marsha and Jim

Monday, September 19, 2005

Kim, I still can remember our visit to Arkansas when we were first introduced to "Hell-tel". We sat and ate and ate, with the tears flowing from the heat. Still, the best chesse dip ever! As always, you and your family are in our prayers. Love, M and J

Chris M.

Monday, September 19, 2005

I wanted to send my condolences to you, Kim and to your family. Although, you will see him again, in heaven, you will truly miss him on earth. Chris

Sandi Crow

Monday, September 19, 2005

Kim, I just wanted to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. I can still remember some of your family stories. I know you will miss him, deeply. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sandi

Susan Williams

Monday, September 19, 2005

To all those who loved him, I am so sorry. Even though we haven't seen him in such a long time, we miss him, and hate that we may never hear another one of his wonderful stories, or see that smile that makes everyone around him feel better in some way. God bless you all.

Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Sunday, September 18, 2005

Thanks to all the wonderful people that have signed the guestbook kept the prayers going for the family. I had a love for Ellery that was "terminal". No cure and I believe he felt the same way. This made the love so special. A song Ellery and I listen to several years ago and it meant a lot. This song was by Diamond Reo - "I Believe" These following words mean so much to me now. "Every now and then soft as breath upon my skin, I feel you come back again and it's like you haven't been gone a moment from my side. Like hands of time are holding you and me and with all my heart I'm sure we are closer than we ever were. I don't have to hear or see. I've got all the proof I need. There are more than angels watching over me. I Believe. That when you die your life goes on. It doesn't end here when you're gone. Every soul is filled with light. It never ends and if I'm right. Our love can even reach across enternity. Forever you're a part of me. Forever in the heart of me and I'll hold you even longer if I can. I Believe." Our love for our children, grandchildren and friends is so great. Ellery 's love was unconditional. To our son Michael with wife Robin, grandchildren Corbin and Cagden. Daugher Kim with her husband Geoff. Grandchildren Jason and Ashley. and my very special and beautiful daugher Linda and her husband Donnie. She has been with Ellery and I from the beginning and until the end of the 19 months. I love you. Again thanks from my heart and Ellery's for the support and as Michael said in his thank you I will see my beloved when I win my Royal Flush. Juanita Loyed-Cooke

Toava McGahan

Saturday, September 17, 2005

We all are going to miss you at thanksgiving... The Domino table is going to be quite this year... Well all the McGahan's do miss you. WE ALL LOVE YOU... Your in my heart and in my prays...I will miss your story that you told me when i was having a hard time.. Like you said it get better with time...Well i was looking forward to playing a round or two of domino.. But i wll win for you...Love, Turkey

Karen Chambers

Saturday, September 17, 2005

My deepest sympathy to the family. I have know Ellery for over 20 years when he use to work with Dave Parker. My family will pray for yours

iris fulmer

Friday, September 16, 2005

Just to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers. I understand about loosing a love one for I just found out that a cousin of my passed on to her lord just the other day in which visitation is this evening also. I will be thinking of you and your family while I am at it.

tina turner

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Juanita and linda we won't u to know how sorry we are about ellery passing he will be missed.we won't u to know our prayers are with yall. and if there is anything we can do please let us know. we love yall and we loved ellery to,

Nancy Compton

Thursday, September 15, 2005

I'm praying that these difficult days will pass quickly for you and your mom, and that you'll always remember your dad with a smile.

Joyce Facen

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda you and your family stay strong and my prayers are with you.

Nancy M.

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Juanita and family, You know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so in the days to come. I know that you will truly miss Ellery but just remember all the good times and happy memories you have made with him.

Mary Walden

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Cookie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. God will give you the strength to get you through this time. If you need anything, please don't hestitate to call.

Karen McKim

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Cookie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember all the good times that you shared with your dad and charish them always.

Shelia Williams

Thursday, September 15, 2005

I am truly going to miss this dear man and his wonderful cooking he always done for us here @ the office. I knew a 'good' laugh was coming when he made a visit to CUMG. My thoughts, prayers and most of all, my LOVE to all of you during this difficult time in your life. But always remember, memories last forever. May you continue to trust the Lord for the strength you need for His grace is sufficient.

Kari Jabara

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Michael, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My heart goes out to you and your family.

David Marks

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Cookie, I deeply regret the passing of your father. Having lost my father nearly two years ago, I share your pain. If you need/want anybody to talk to now or in the future, please give me a ring. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless!

Erin Baldwin

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Cookie, I am thinking about you. Your dad was a lucky man to have a son that thought so highly of him. My prayers are with you.

Tosha Mears

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Cooke, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your strength up and know that God will help you get through this difficult time.

Michelle Doty

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, Thinking of you and your family. You will be in our prayers.

Michael Cooke AKA Cookie

Thursday, September 15, 2005

To all the wonderful people who have signed my fathers guest book, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kind words and support have helped my family in this time of despair. I love to hear how he has touched the lives of so many people. To those of us who knew him well can appreciate what a wonderfully difficult person he could be. His suddle grunts of dislike could make even the strongest man sit up straight in his chair. He had an amazing magnetism about himself that drew people in. He could fill a room with laughter and had them begging for more. His accomplishments in life are many, with the first came this young, beautiful ,blonde "hottie" named Margaret, my mother. She and dad thrived on love and laughter and little more. The second accomplishment came sooner than most and that was the birth of his first child, Kim. She was a daddy's girl and remaind that till the day he died. He truely loved his "Pickle Puss." With a blink of an eye came his third accomplisment and that was his son, me, Michael. I was the one who took the reins of being daddy's little helper. I charished every moment of holding that dang flash light as he would turn a bolt on one of his many projects. Due to my father's strict policies, his intergity, personallity and with that sentece that still rings in my head today, "If you are gonna fix it fix it right!" he molded me for a profession in Law Enforcment. In an unfortunate event my parents grew apart, but only for the positive, they both met their sole mates. My father, however, met his match. Juanita Loyed. Let me tell you this woman is strong and powerful. I had never seen my dad beaten at his own game. My father was whipped into shape in no time by Juanita. He introduced Juanita to the One-Arm-Bandit and the Casinos. This quickly turned into a shared love affair of the game. Luckly for dad Juanita was a quick study and soon past her teacher. Juanita kept them in Casino funds so dad could go for the big one the Royal Flush. He nor Juanita knew that Royal Flush would come so soon. In the scheme of life the Royal Flush we all hope to win is the Royal Flush in Heaven. Dad may rest now he has won that Royal Flush. Juanita's son Billy, daughter Linda and grand children Jason and Ashley made a wonderful addition to our growing family. We say to Linda often that she is more like our dad than we are! Gotcha Linda... My dads last accomplishment and to me the most meaningful, was to see the birth of his two beautiful grandchildren Corbin and Cayden. I had never seen my dads face light up like the time he saw his baby boys for the first time. "Poppy" as he will now be known forever, loved those boys like no other. After we found out that dad had cancer we prayed for a miriacle. As I told Juanita just the other night God granted us that miracle. He gave us 19 months to say our goodbyes, 19 months for him to spend time with his children, grandchildren and loving wife. And 19 months to say we love him. Dad, I miss you, I love you and I will see you when I win my Royal Flush. Cary Michael Cooke

Angela Bledsoe

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, My prayers are with you and your family at the loss of someone so dear to you.

CHRIS HAUK

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda & Family, My thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Treasure your memories & times together & remember, You will see him again in Heaven one day! May God give you strength, understanding, and comfort during this time. All my Love Chris

Ginny Morrison

Thursday, September 15, 2005

I am so sorry for you loss, but, from reading the obituary, he is rejoicing with the Lord. Although it hurts to know he will no longer be seen in this life it can only be joy knowing he will no longer know the pain cancer has brought him and he can be seen in Glory! May God give you peace!

KIMBERLY

Thursday, September 15, 2005

I WILL BE PRAYING FOR FAMILY

Diane Washington

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda please accept my condolences during you and your family's time of sorrow. Know that you are not alone and that we will continue to pray for you and your family. Love you!!

Pat Straw

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, Thinking of you in loving prayers. Ellery will be greatly missed by many. He was such a happy person and a great cake maker, I was delighted to have met him. Love Pat.

Dora Whitaker

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, my prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in knowing that God is traveling this difficult journey with you. He is there to give you comfort and peace. Blessed be those that mourne for there is the kingdom of heaven.

Stephanie Stewart

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, I'm sorry about your lost. You and your family will be in my prayers. You stay strong! Stephanie

linda holmes

Thursday, September 15, 2005

linda i am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family

Katherine Smith

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, Always remember the good times, and those special moments you shared and his love will always be with you. My prayers are with you at this time.

Cherie Smith

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, Your a very strong woman with a very caring heart. This will be one battle you will win. Please keep your faith in god b/c your daddy is at "home" now and you will see him again. Keeping you and your mother in my prayers.

christine washington

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Your family is in my prayers

Cherie

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Keeping your family in prayer.

Carolyn Hampton

Thursday, September 15, 2005

To the Family of Ellery Hoyt Cooke, May the Lord Bless and keep the Family in your loss. May you be steadfast in your faith that Mr. Cooke will is no longer suffering. Keep the memories near, for , he is no longer of this earth but of something far greater than we can imagine. Love to Linda and Family, Carolyn Hampton, Friend & Co-Worker

Phyllis Staggers

Thursday, September 15, 2005

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.. May God Bless You.

Sue Ann Stricklin

Thursday, September 15, 2005

Linda, You are in my prayers, I know this is going to be a difficult time but remember, God doesn't put anymore on us than what we can handle". God be with you and your family. Love Sue Ann

Ken McSwain

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Ellery and I were both at TJRaney High School. I was impressed by his love of life and his surprisingly good oratory when he ran for class president. Ellery was one of a kind. He will be missed until we meet again.

bill melton

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

my sympathy to all of Ellerys' family. Even though I have not seen him in years, we were friends at Raney High, and he has often been in my thoughts.

David Kirk

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Dear Juanita, my heart feels the heaviness of your loss of Ellery. The tears have stopped, but the loss will live on. Ellery was a gentle and tender friend who was always there to share and to give to others, even in the height of his suffering. He will be missed in this lifetime, but we shall see him again. You are in my prayers. david

Martha McGrew Lein

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Ellery and I were good friends in high school, and I always adored him. I am happy to know that I shall see him once again in heaven. I am so sorry for your loss.

Debra Elder

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Juanita and Linda, When I think of the two of you I am always in awe of what strong women you are. You both give me such courage in my own life. You face all your fears, trials and tirbulations with such grace. It is no wonder that Ellery was capable of showing such strength with the support and love you gave him. May God Bless both of you in the times ahead.

Michele Pogue

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Linda, Please know how sorry I am. My prayers will continue to be with you and your family. The Lord will help you through this, but if you need a shoulder, I am here. Love you, Michele

Carmen Smith

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

You know we are all here for you, Linda. You are special to the office.

Jean Huddleston Cowart

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Linda, Seeing you again after all the years I kept remembering how Ellery was your biggest fan. He was so proud of his sister. My prayers are that your heavy heart will ease and you will only remember the wonderful years with your biggest fan.

John Standley

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

So sorry to hear about Ellery. I have know him since we were both working at Fair Park Pool back in 1954.

Bob & Carolyn Lawrence

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I knew Ellery back when we went to high school. What a comfort it must be to you, to know that he is with Jesus. I know I will see him again. Bob

Beth Butler

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

You will be missed.

Linda Frey

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda

Brenda Smith

Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Juanita, I know you will have difficult times ahead of you and I want you to know you will be continually in my prayers.