James Cefic Cook, 73

James Cefic Cook, 73 of Kalamazoo, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 while visiting in Ward Arkansas.

James was born on June 28,1943 in Olyphant, Arkansas to the late Frank Wesley Cook and Myrtle Mae Vanwinkle-Cook. He is also preceded in death by his brother Franklin Cook, and a sister Lula Belle Cook. James leaves behind his wife Laura Cook-Koenig and three children, Jamie Hughes, Tammie Hedington and Sara Cook. Three Sisters Alice Sightes, Betty Balding, Ruth Parks, five grandchildren and many other loving family members.

He was an awesome fisherman on lake Michigan, I will miss the time we spent eating Sandy’s and catching Salmon- I love you “half pint”.

Services are private and are under the direction of A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076.  501-982-3400