Melvin O'Neal Cook
October 5, 1953 - January 26, 2021
Melvin O’Neal Cook, Sr., 67, of Milton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Danville. He was born October 5, 1953, in Martinsville, to the late William I. Cook Sr. and Beulah Gilbert Cook. He enjoyed basketball and was a star basketball player for Fieldale-Collinsville High School. He also enjoyed cooking, dancing, telling jokes, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Mary Ann Fontaine, Carolyn V. Cook and Gwendelyn Cook; and brothers, William I. Cook Jr. and James E. Cook. Mr. Cook is survived by his daughters, Lecretia Sellers (Bobby) and Ebony Graves (Jamie); son, Melvin O. Cook, Jr. (Shavon); sisters, Jackie Mosley and Penny Parker; brothers, Michael D. Cook, Sr. (De De), Marvin D. Cook, Sr. (Leslie), Rickey Cook and Tyrone Witcher; seven grandchildren; his better half, Annette Wade; and fur baby, Remy. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Carver Memorial Gardens with Pastor David Martin of Inheritors Ministries officiating. A floating visitation will be Monday, February 1, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel. Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net
Melvin O’Neal Cook, Sr., 67, of Milton, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at SOVAH Health of Danville. He was born October 5, 1953, in Martinsville, to the late William I. Cook Sr. and Beulah Gilbert Cook. He enjoyed... View Obituary & Service Information