Joseph Cook Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Cook of Austin, Texas, who passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Cook to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elnora Hutchins Cook (Baby) and Robert Cook; his wife Gloria Montano Lynch Cook; his daughter Elnora; his adoptive son James Wilbur Smith; and his son Carlos.

He is survived by: his children, Ronnie Joseph Cook, Valli Gloria Cook and Dr. Cynthia Theresa Cook; his granddaughter Monet Artie Cook; his cousin Betty Williams; his extended family, Wallace and Jenkins; his sister-in-law Everlyn Flowers Cook; and his family Ebenezer Third Baptist Church.

He bought a brick to signify his support. And he attended church every week, until the Pandemic struck.