Matthew Lewis Cooke, Jr. Obituary (1939

Matthew Lewis Cooke, Jr., was born on October 31, 1939 to the late Matthew Lewis Cooke, Sr. and Ethel McCadden Cooke in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. He entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the VCU Medical Hospital in Richmond, Virginia with his son and daughter-in-law at his bedside. Matthew was baptized and joined the Sharon Baptist Church in Union Level, VA at an early age. Matthew was educated in Mecklenburg County Public Schools. He was employed with Barker's Construction Company until he moved to Richmond to work for the railroad. He had a skillful hand for building and gardening. He enjoyed raising and picking crops to give to others. He had a genuine love for his family and never missed an opportunity to share those old time stories with them. Matthew married his sweetheart, Elizabeth "Lizzie" White in 1964. God blessed them with two beautiful children. Their daughter, Loretha "Duck" Pryor transitioned at the age of ten. They divorced but maintained a valuable friendship and enjoyed their grandchildren together. Lizzie preceded him in death on June 25, 2018. His parents Matthew Sr. and Ethel, brothers Frank and Samuel Cooke and sister, Sallie Mae Fields also preceded him in death. Matthew leaves to cherish his precious memories: A devoted son and daughter-in-law, Clarence "Joe" Cooke (Carlisa), Four grandchildren: Domiono Wynn; Aliyah, Aneeka, and Shamyah Cooke; Two great-grandchildren: Destinee and Marteze Wynn, Two sisters: Gracie Stigall (Sandy) of Lacrosse, VA and Lucinda Mason of Union, New Jersey; Four sisters-in law: Gladys Logan and Lucy McKnight (Clifford, Sr.) of Kenbridge, VA; Shelia Cheatham and Betty Robinson (Michael) of Richmond, VA; Brothers-in-law: Robert, James, and Joseph White of Richmond, VA; Devoted Friends: Otis Reese and Barbara White; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Graveside Service: Thursday, February 25, 2021 @ 1:00 P.M. at Rosebud Baptist Church Cemetery, Pastor Chafik Laaissaoui