Curtis Cook Obituary Curtis Bland Cook April 13, 1946 - February 4, 2013 Newsoms - Curtis Bland Cook, 66, passed away February 4, 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and the son of the late Robert Bynum and Ellen Davis Cook. He was retired from Cook and Son Trucking Company and a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. Curtis was a member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department, a former Chief from 1973 to 1985 and was voted Fireman of the Year in 1983. He was a 23 year member of AA. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sandra Darden Cook; his son, Curtis B. Cook, II and wife Amy; two sisters, Sylvia C. Newsoms and Linda C. Porter and husband Donnie; one brother, Billy Cook and wife Patricia; two grandsons, Trevor Bland Cook and Kyle Davis Cook all of Newsoms; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with the Rev. Darwin Edwards, Rev. Kenneth Williams, and Rev. Jason Wise officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home, and suggests memorials be made to Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department or Boykins Rescue Squad. Curtis Cook Obituary (1946 - 2013) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1943443 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/curtis-cook-obituary?id16374571 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/curtis-b-cook-newsoms-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Curtis Bland Cook, 66, of Newsoms, died on 4 February 2013. A lifelong Southampton County resident, he retired from Cook and Son Trucking Company. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church and Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Chief from 1973 to 1985. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The funeral was held on 6 February 2013 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, with Rev. Darwin Edwards, Rev. Kenneth Williams, and Rev. Jason Wise officiating. Burial followed in Hollywood Cemetery. The family received friends on 5 February 2013 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. ### The Edited Obituary Curtis Cook Obituary Curtis Bland Cook 13 April 1946 - 4 February 2013 Newsoms - Curtis Bland Cook, 66, passed away 4 February 2013 at his home after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Southampton County and the son of the late Robert Bynum and Ellen Davis Cook. He was retired from Cook and Son Trucking Company and a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. Curtis was a member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department, a former Chief from 1973 to 1985 and was voted Fireman of the Year in 1983. He was a 23-year member of AA. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sandra Darden Cook; his son, Curtis B. Cook II and wife Amy; two sisters, Sylvia C. Newsoms and Linda C. Porter and husband Donnie; one brother, Billy Cook and wife Patricia; two grandsons, Trevor Bland Cook and Kyle Davis Cook, all of Newsoms; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, 6 February 2013 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin with the Rev. Darwin Edwards, Rev. Kenneth Williams, and Rev. Jason Wise officiating. Burial will follow in Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home, and suggests memorials be made to Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department or Boykins Rescue Squad. Curtis Cook Obituary (1946 - 2013) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/1943443 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/curtis-cook-obituary?id=16374571 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/curtis-b-cook-newsoms-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Curtis Bland Cook | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 66 | | Birth | 13 April 1946; Southampton County | | Death | 4 February 2013; Newsoms | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------| | Curtis Bland Cook | Decedent | Newsoms, Southampton County | | Sandra Darden Cook | Spouse | Newsoms | | Robert Bynum Cook | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Ellen Davis Cook | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Curtis B. Cook II | Child | Newsoms | | Amy Cook | Daughter-in-law | Newsoms | | Sylvia C. Newsoms | Sibling | Unknown | | Linda C. Porter | Sibling | Unknown | | Donnie Porter | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Billy Cook | Sibling | Unknown | | Patricia Cook | Sister-in-law | Unknown | | Trevor Bland Cook | Grandchild | Newsoms | | Kyle Davis Cook | Grandchild | Newsoms | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Curtis Bland Cook was a lifelong resident of Southampton County. 2. He was retired from Cook and Son Trucking Company. 3. He was a member of Newsoms United Methodist Church. 4. Curtis was a member of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department. 5. He served as Chief of Newsoms Volunteer Fire Department from 1973 to 1985. 6. He was voted Fireman of the Year in 1983. 7. He was a 23-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).