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Graveside Ceremony: 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bunker Cemetery
Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.
Russell D. Cook, age 89, of Rinard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday night, August 25, 2021, at Heritage Woods.
He was born April 30, 1932, in Flora, the son of Barney L. and Mary (Gregory) Cook. He was united in marriage to Mickie June Cailteux on November 26, 1950, in Olney, and together they have shared 70 wedding anniversaries.
Russell worked for Airtex Products in Fairfield, and later as a technician for Trunkline Gas Company until retirement. After retirement he drove a school bus for Flora School District #35. He also farmed on the side and raised cattle. Russell looked forward to family farm day each year and enjoyed taking the grandkids on side-by-side rides through the pastures and woods. Russell and Mickie were avid campers and especially enjoyed the friendships they made over the years while camping at Charley Brown Park. He was a member of the Xenia Christ United Church.
He is survived by his wife: Mickie Cook of Rinard; a son: Steve (Mary) Cook of Carmi; grandchildren: Kristen (Jeremy) Smiddie of Carmi, Kendra (Andy) Knott of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Karie (Danny) Farris of Newton; great-grandchildren: Jaxson and Madison Smiddie, Hattie, Sydnie, Ellie, and Josie Knott, and Adelyn, Landen, and Brady Farris.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Janice Cook; and a brother: Bobby Cook.
A graveside ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2021, at Bunker Cemetery. Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Memorial donations are suggested to Xenia Christ United Church and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a memory or condolence visit: www.frankandbright.com
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We are so sorry to hear of Russell's passing. We certainly enjoyed our visits with Russell and Mickie. They are great people and a wonderful couple.
Sorry for your loss
Blessed to have been able to meet this man and family. God bless you all
I certainly enjoyed working with Russell when he drove my kids to Xenia School. He will be greatly missed!
So sorry to hear. Please accept our prayers for you all.
We’re sorry to hear of Russell’s passing. We enjoyed camping with Russell and Mickie for several years.
Was a privilege to call Russell a friend. He will be missed
We are so sorry for your loss!! Praying for you all!!!
I Will miss my wall street buddy. Sorry to the entire family for your tragic loss.
We are so sorry for the family of this special, kind man. He will be missed.
Wonderful man. I remember him and Micki as always such a happy couple. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve, Mary, and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you!
We are so sorry to hear this. Prayers to your family. We will be thinking of you all.
Very sorry for your loss he was a good man
So sorry to hear this, such a lovely man. My sympathies to the entire family.
Our sincere sympathies to the entire Cook family. Russell was a great man who will be missed by many🙏.
We are so so sorry for your loss. Russell was 1 of a kind and he will forever be missed!
May he Rest In Peace.
My Dad, Herman worked with Russell at Trunkline. Dad & Mom(Dorothy) & Russell & Mickey, visited, ran around together, camped together & enjoyed a wonderful friendship filled with lots of laughs. So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers to your family.
We are so sorry for loss. We are thinking of you.❤
Our sympathies and prayers to the family.
Such a kind soul. Prayers of peace and comfort to you all.
I am sorry to hear of Russell's passing. He was a good man.
Sorry for your lose-A good friend-
Hello friends Steve and Mary and family. So sorry to hear about our great friend, Russell. You have such a wonderful family. With love and prayers, Dave Lewis
To the Cook Family I extend my deepest condolences for the loss you must feel and pray that your memories will give you comfort in the days ahead.
Sorry for your loss. My parents played pinochle with Russell and Mickie while we kids stayed out of trouble. Would see Russell at McDonald's 3 or 4 mornings a week and ge was always in a jolly mood. You could recognize that Cook laugh anywhere, sounded like my dad. He was a great man and will be missed by many. Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends.
Sorry to learn about the passing of Russell...condolences to his family
So very sorry to hear this! I will be keeping Mickie and all the family in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
We are so sorry to learn about Russell. Such a kind and considerate man, with a marvelous sense of wit. We were fortunate to be friends of Russell and Mickie for many years. So glad Donald was able o visit with him a few months ago. Russell will be missed.
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