Donald D. Cook, 90, of Du Quoin, passed away at 5:50 A.M., Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Donald had been a Miner Operator for many years. He was a member of Liberty Church in Du Quoin and he was a member of Christian Fellowship Church for 32 years. Donald was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during the Korean War. He was a member of the Du Quoin V.F.W and American Legion and the UMWA.
He was born June 3, 1931 at Du Quoin, IL, the son of Everett and Pearl (Brayfield) Cook.
He married Patricia Ann Sizemore on September 8, 1957 at Corinth, Mississippi and she survives.
Donald is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, children - Ricky Lee Shaw and Wife Sherrel of Du Quoin, Peggy Teel of Du Quoin, Donnie Cook and wife Kelly of Du Quoin, Rodger Cook of Du Quoin, and Tammy Doerr of Du Quoin, twelve grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters - Wilma Napier and Alberta Phillips and one brother - Emil Cook.
Funeral services will be at 11:00A.M., Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Liberty Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Lon McPherson officiating.
Friends may call from 9A.M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Air Force.
Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to Liberty Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.