Joseph Cook

Joseph Eugene Cook,75, of Winfield , MD, died Monday January 31, 2005 at Carroll Hospital Center after giving up his fight for life. Mr. Cook was born October 7, 1929 the 2nd of 10 children. He was the son of the late Edward Luther Cook and Eugenia Chase Cook. He was educated in Carroll County Schools He then ventured to Cooksville , MD for a short time. Then he moved to Winfield MD where he has spent most of his life until a few months when he became a resident at Continuum Care in Sykesville. Over the years Joe had multiple odd jobs including Sod Work, Farming and Cement and Black topping. His hobbies include; gardening, hunting and working with machinery.
He leaves behind his long time friend and companion Ms. Edna Bowman and their 2 Children Phyllis Elizabeth Cook and Joseph Eugene Cook, Jr. of Winfield. He also will live in memory of four of Ms. Bowman’s children: David Bowman, Donnie Bowman, Bobby Bowman and Ruth Bowman. Four Sisters: Carolyn Norris and Shirley Bracey of Sykesville, Annette King of Winfield and Mary Jones of Baltimore, 2 brothers: Edward Cook, Jr. and Melvin cook both of Sykesville. Also survived by 1 granddaughter Najree Williams 2 brother-in-laws, 3 Sister in-laws and a host of nieces nephews relatives and friends. He is predeceased by sister: Anna Smith, Brothers: William and Donald Cook and stepson Douglas Bowman
A special recognition goes to Mr. Earl Bowman who on a daily basis visited Joes home during his illness.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday February 5, 2005 at 11:00 AM at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A. 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784 . Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery , Taylorsville , MD .
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 Am until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Cook’s memory to Burrier-Queen Funeral Home, 1212 West Old Liberty Rd. Winfield , MD 21784