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.
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09/03/2024
janniece berger
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there for you but know you are in my thoughts and prayers Love Janniece/Aunt Janniece
09/03/2024
Eddie & Amy Kostecki
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Jimmy. I hope that you and your family find comfort in all the memories that he left with you. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Shelley
Missy & Family... Sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my prayers.
09/03/2024
the strohmeyer family
We give our condolence to the cokk family on your lost you are in our prayers
09/03/2024
Rosemarie Gron
Jimmy was one of a kind !! He was always bigger than life, and was there for countless individuals, including myself and my family. He told me never give up on those you LOVE, just pray for them, So now, I as many other pray for you Jimmy ! You are Loved and of Value to all who knew you and you will be missed, But you will Live on in our Hearts ! I Love You Jimmy, and I Thank-God He put you in my life !!
09/03/2024
Christine Poole
I'm one of the people that Jimmy helped. When I first got out of treatment and met Jimmy, he found out that he'd worked at the mill with my Dad, he called my Dad "Socha" and Dad called Jimmy "Cookie". After that Jimmy took me under his wing and got me to many meetings. Jimmy took more people to treatment and to meetings then any one I ever knew in the program. An era has indeed passed with him. He will be missed at the Tuesday Night Follansbee NA meeting.
09/03/2024
Mary Mosti
I offer my most heart felt condolences to the entire Cook family. Jimmy was such a good friend. My life changed because of the guidance and support he gave me. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he has touched. I am so very grateful to have known him and blessed to carry on the message he shared with me. I pray for his soul and know we will never forget this wonderful man.
09/03/2024
Debbie Berger Younts
Aunt Betty, RuthAnne, Jim, and Joyce: You are all in my prayers. I am sorry I will not be able to be there. I love you all. Debbie
09/03/2024
Mary M. Paice
Dear Betty and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. --"There are many times when whatever the position of our bodies, our soul is on its knees.---"Jimmys soul was ALWAYS on its knees when it came to helping others through the struggles of recovering from addictions. His words of wisdom and love for others will remain with me (and countless others) for many, many years to come. Being my 'Grand- Sponsor', he had given me the most precious gift--- a gift that I'd wanted more than anything....He not only showed me how to stay sober, he also showed me what I had to do to become humble, so that I could "Enjoy-the-journey" through life..He kneeled before God in the chapple at the hospital and prayed with me....His soul was FOREVER on its knees. Love and blessings always, Mary Paice
09/03/2024
LIL'' COOKIE
I MISS YOU DADDY......
09/03/2024
Erica Stoddart
You are are all in our thoughs and prayers. The Stoddart Family
09/03/2024
Cindy Hatfield
I was sorry to hear Uncle Cookie had been sick and to hear of his passing. It is times like these when the distance is just too great. Wish I could be there to put my arms around your necks and let you know how much we love and care for you during this time. You will all be in my prayers that the Lord will comfort you and be by your side. What a legacy he has left just from what we have read right here! Love you!
09/03/2024
Mary
I will always be grateful to Jimmy C. When I came into recovery I was full of resentments towards my soon to be ex, my mother and especially myself. Jimmy took me aside and taught me as I now call it "The Jimmy Cook Pray." He said "when you have a resentment for anyone say a pray each night for 30 days," "ask your higher power to give them everything you would like out of recovery." It sounded like such a tall order for me at the time, however I took that suggestion and still do after 13 years. I also was taught by Jimmy to share what was freely given to me. I have shared this infamous "Jimmy Cook Pray" with many in my support group as well as numerous clients. Tonight I say a pray in gratitude for the pleasure of knowing Jimmy and our many recovery talks. My sympathy goes out to all in his family. He is truly an angel.
09/03/2024
Carol Rodriguez
My condolences to the Cook family for your loss. Jimmy was a very special man who touched many people and he will be missed. The memory of a good person is a blessing. Proverb 10:7
09/03/2024
Joe and Tonya Cutrone
Cookie, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
09/03/2024
Amy Carducci
Dear Perine Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. How precious it is that Gia was lucky enough to have him in her life. Please know that I am thinking and praying for your family at this difficult time. Amy
09/03/2024
Jason & Petrelle
Missy & Family: We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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