Obituaries

James L. "Jimmy" Cook, Sr.

James L. “Jimmy” Cook, Sr., 81, of Wintersville, OH died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Acuity Specialty Hospital.  He was born in Weirton, WV on June 25, 1926 a son of the late Jess A. and Clara E. Wright Cook.  Jimmy was preceded in death by his son John L. Cook on June 21, 2002; son-in-law Buddy Perine; sister Betty Young and brother Jerry Cook.  Jimmy retired from National Steel after 35 years of service and was a WWII Navy veteran serving as a seaman first class on the USS Volans.  He was a member of Weirton Steel 25 Year Club and the ISU Tin Mill Secretary.   One of Jimmy’s purposes in life was to help others, evidenced by his long association with the Twelve Step Program.  Jimmy is survived by his wife of 55 years Betty J. Berger Cook whom he married October 17, 1952; son James L. (Cheryl) Cook, Jr. of Wintersville, OH; two daughters Ruth Ann Perine of Steubenville, OH and Joyce E. Cook of Mingo Junction, OH; five grandchildren Brian Perine, James C. Cook, Tricia Perine, Melissa (PJ) Tiberio and Ashley Cook; great granddaughter Gia Perine and five brothers John (Carol) Cook of Sterling, AK, Charles (Ella) Cook, Sr. of Unionport, OH, George “Louie” (Miki) Cook of Mingo Junction, OH, Terry (Mary Ann) Cook of Steubenville, OH and Charles (Brenda) Cook, Jr.  Friends may call at Dunlope -Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. where a service will be held Friday 10 a.m. with Jason Elliott officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Jefferson Behavioral Health System, 3200 Johnson Road, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Date of Death: March 10, 2008