Reese Cook
Deeply Missed
Reese Cook, age 87, of Sylva, NC. Passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Reese was a lifelong resident of Jackson County, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and worked at Massie Furniture Company in downtown Sylva. He served his community doing appliance repairs here and in surrounding counties. Often accepting a cake or something homemade as payment for his services. He was an avid trout fisherman and enjoyed lending a hand to his fellow neighbors.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Frederika Illyene (Garrett) Cook. His beloved grandson, Joshua Eric Cook. His parents, Claude and Laura Cook. His brothers, Don, Frank, Joe, Jim, and his sister, Carolyn; and son-in-law, Steve Strawn.
He is survived by his children, David (Velvet) Cook, Twila (Eric) Padgett, and Charlie (Sherrill) Cook; brothers, Doyle Cook and Steve Cook; grandchildren, Brittany Campbell, Kassidy (Chris) Brannon, Bryce Campbell, Kohl (Krista) Padgett, Kyndall Padgett, Lorie (Rodney) Eury, Lisa (Chuck) Dales, Adam (Susan) Strawn, Addison (Baker) Lawrimore, Danny Stephens, and Jesse Stephens and17 great-grandchildren, and many were adopted by loving family members and grandchildren.
Family visitation and gathering will be held on October 4th 2026, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Bridge Park in Sylva, NC.
Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is deeply honored to be caring for the Cook family.
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