Bobbie Cook

Bobbie "Bob" Harold Cook, 73, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022.

He was born Nov. 17, 1948, in Malvern, Arkansas, to the late Lloyd Jack and Eunice Juanita Baker Cook.

In his early years, he was raised by his grandparents, Blanche and Mark Baker. During his most formative years, he was raised and loved by the late Junior and Ruth Cook.

Bobbie proudly served his country in the Naval Reserves. He was a member of the Eagles, Elks, Masons, Eastern Star and VFW.

He worked as a signalman for Union Pacific Railroad (formerly Cotton Belt and Southern Pacific) for 22 years.

Bobbie and Cathy Cato were married Sept. 16, 1975, in Cape Girardeau. He said it was the best decision he ever made. Together, they brought together the family of Jim, Shelley and Brandon. Brian was born in 1978.

Bobbie and Cathy traveled in all 50 states by motorcycle and eight provinces of Canada. They also served together as the worthy patron and matron of the Cape Rock Chapter No. 60 of the Eastern Star.

Bobbie was an avid fisherman and hunter. He went on some big-game hunts out West and passed on his love for the outdoors to all his family. He was a proud member of Big Camp Hunting Club.

Survivors include his wife, Cathy, of Cape Girardeau; children, Jim (Marcy) James of Wolf Lake, Illinois, Shelley (Les) Dennie of Hernando, Mississippi, Brandon (Chansi) Cook of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and Brian Cato Cook of Cape Girardeau; sisters, Jeannette (Norris) Williams of Redfield, Arkansas, Barbara A. Turner of Pampa, Texas, Brenda K. Lackie of Fort Worth, Texas, and Carol Franklin Cook of Whitehall, Arkansas; brothers, William (Carolyn) Cook III of Junction City, Kansas, and Ronald (Jean) Cook of Pottsville, Arkansas; grandchildren, Andrea James of Florence, Indiana, Alex David James of Benton, Missouri, Aisha Cook of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Hanna Cook of Pine Bluff and Josh Dennie and Zach Dennie of Hernando; great-granddaughter, Willow James; and several nieces and nephews.

Bobbie was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Franklin Cook.

Visitation, as well as Masonic and funeral services, were held Monday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home. Officiating was John Casebolt. Burial followed at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.