Rev. Arlie Cook, age 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. Born on April 9, 1930 in Charleston, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin Cook and Sarah Hall Cook.
Arlie attended Dupont High School in West Virginia and graduated from Owosso Bible Academy and attended Owosso Bible College in Michigan. Arlie is survived by his wife, Camilla Jean Entzminger Cook, a son, Arlie David Cook and his wife, Nicole, a daughter, Lisa Cook Barton and her husband, John, four granddaughters: Jaime Redcay and her husband, Jed, Abbey Howlett and her husband, Justin, Casey Barton, and Rachel Cook; four great grandsons: Simeon Redcay, Titus Redcay, Isaiah Howlett, and Ezra Redcay; four step grandchildren: Brooke Drew, Brittani Drew, Kyleigh Drew, and Jordan Drew; a brother, Conard Cook and his wife, Barbara; a Sister-in-law Judy Webb and her husband, Frank; Longtime Family Friend, Louise Carlton and a number of nieces and nephews.
Arlie pastored churches in West Virginia,Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. In Roanoke, he was pastor of Fallon Park Wesleyan Church, which became Parkway Wesleyan Church. The property on King Street was purchased under his leadership. He was a true servant of God, a real prayer warrior, and he loved his church and his family. The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Gentle Shepherd Hospice Care for their care.
A service honoring the life that Arlie lived will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Parkway Wesleyan Church, 3645 Orange Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24012. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and a reception will follow. Interment will take place at Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, VA following the reception. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkway Wesleyan Church in memory of Arlie Cook.
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Dear David, I am thinking of you and your family at this time. Please know that I will be keeping all of you in my heart and prayers.
David, Nicole and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. He was a special man.
May your memories comfort you now and give you peace.
“He Gathers the Lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart”
Isaiah 40:11
Dear Jean
We were saddened to hear of Arlie’s passing away..We thot so much of u all, when in Covington, on Alleghany Ave. Pilgrim Holiness Church..we all were young then..Lisa was a toddler..I”m praying for the whole family, and knowing Arlie is walking the streets of gold..Arlie was special to me. Lv, Miriam
We wish to express sympathy and condolences to the family of Rev. Cook!
Love and prayer,
Gene and Tula Schenck