Jessie A. Cook

A lifelong resident of Kannapolis, Jessie passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the age of 83. He was a son of the late Jesse Albert Cook, Sr. and Mary Belle Faggart Cook, born July 3, 1926. Jessie retired from Fieldcrest-Cannon where he had been employed in the sheet distribution department. He was a long-time member of Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church and was very active in the work of the church in his earlier years. Most recently, he had been associated with Royal Oaks Baptist Church. During a retirement of over twenty years, Jessie enjoyed traveling and also spent many happy hours enjoying the camaraderie of friends in activities at the YMCA and senior citizens dances. In 1944, Jessie married Jean Dixon. He is survived by their children, Karen Cook of Concord and Brandon Cook of Charlotte; and their grandchildren, Julie Allred, Anita Loman and Tiffany Cook; as well as five great grandchildren, Meredith, Jordan, Noah, Elijah and Aleah. Following Jean's death in 1990, Jessie married Virginia Kiser Smith and extended his love to her children and their families � Al and Roger Smith, Brenda Overcash, Linda Gibson and Phyllis Moore. Virginia preceded him in death in 1999. Jessie's family also includes his brother, Hoyle Cook; and his very dear friend, Phyllis Childers. Friends will be received from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25 at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home in Charlotte. Jessie's family will also receive friends beginning at 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 26 at Lady's Funeral Home in Kannapolis with a service to celebrate his life following at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be in Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your church or a charity of your choice or perform an act of kindness with Jessie in mind.