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Allen Richard Cook Jr.

1940 - 2019

Allen Richard Cook Jr. obituary, 1940-2019, Erie, PA

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1940

DIED

2019

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Allen Cook Obituary

Allen Richard Cook, Jr., "Muffy", age 79, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by his family. He was born in Laurel, Miss., on May 28, 1940 to the late Allen R. and Bessie (McDonald) Cook, Sr. Allen was raised by his maternal grandmother, Caroline Gore-Williams.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson John E. Jones (JJ), his sisters Mae Dorothy Cook, Betty Carolyn Cook, and Mary Lee Mathis.

Muffy's memory will be cherished by his seven children, Aaron Vaughn (Carolyn), Richard "Greg" Cook, Bruce Arrington (Monica), Timothy D. Cook, Eleanor Faye Vaughn, Vivian (Cook) McCullum, Carla Boyd (Robert), 21 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and ten great-great-grandchildren, a brother William Cook, and two sisters, Shirley A. Martin and Marjorie Ducksworth. His memory will also be cherished by his former wife, Ms. Charlie Mae Cook, his best friends Ms. Katie Ruth Buxton and Ms. Diane Riley, whom he affectionately referred to as his daughter, and a host of family and friends.

Muffy was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. He also owned and operated the Good Cook's Tavern.

Visitation will be held at Edward J. Garr Funeral Home, 459 E. 12th St. Erie, on Thursday, January 2, 2019 from 5 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Burial will be private.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.garrdavisfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Dec. 31, 2019.

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January 5, 2020

My heart and prayers to the family, friends, and loved ones of Mr. Muffy. May his legacy live on forevermore. ---Luvennise "Lady" Gamble

Aunt Trina Jones

January 3, 2020

To my family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief. Keep loving on each other and keep the memories of your dad and granddad alive in each of your hearts. Muff lived a good life and he lived it as he chose to. We are not the ultimate judge of anyone. But since you are still here live a life that is pleasing to God. We love you and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Celia Tolbert

January 3, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Maryann Sirak

January 2, 2020

Viv and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy Gore Smith

January 2, 2020

Billy, Shirley and the rest of our family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of joyful times you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please know that Alan (Muffy aka Nuna) was was loved by all and brought much needed laughter to many. We all will miss him dearly.
Love Cousin Judy

Shadonna Woodard

January 2, 2020

My heart goes out to the Cook family, may god bless you all & much love from the Woodard Family

sharon henderson

January 2, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Steve & Diane Woodard

January 1, 2020

Praying for comfort & strength in your time of sorrow. Condolences to the entire family.

December 31, 2019

Prayers and condolence to Tim, Charlie Mae, and all the family. God bless you. May he RIP... Ms. Emma Jean Cooper and Family

Loretta Ritchie

December 31, 2019

My deepest condolences to the Cook Familysending prayers of comfort and hugs and love He was a Man's man he will truly be missed,Rest in Paradise Àllen Muffy Cook

Victor McCollum & family

December 31, 2019

We send our deepest condolences to Bruce Arrington and the entire family of Allen Richard Cook, Jr. May the love of God comfort you during your time of mourning.

Rosemary Dance

December 31, 2019

My condolences to the Cook family. May God give you strength during this time of sorrow. You all are in my prayers.

Renae V Hicks

December 31, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

William Bailey Sr.

December 31, 2019

Rev. William & Claudette Bailey Sr. have the Cook family in our prayers may God strengthen each of you.

Pamela Toney

December 31, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the Cook famil. My prayers are with you all for strength and encouragement. May God bless and keep you all.

Tamika Russell

December 31, 2019

Allen, you have known me since I was a little girl you had such a big heart for me and my kids and showed lots of love whenever we seen you. We are going to miss you dearly♥love you.

Glenda Vaughn Arrington

December 31, 2019

My condolences and prayers to all family members. Much love, hugs and kisses to all.

Vivian Cook

December 31, 2019

Dad you were a wonderful teacher, a man with the biggest heart I've ever known. Thank you for leading by example. Forever your Baby Viv.

Ben Page

December 30, 2019

Gon miss my man Muffy definitely a good man whom i had the pleasure of working for him at the Good Cooks and just knowing the Beautiful family that he was part of is priceless. I Love each and everyone of u. He would want u all to stay strong. Much love to my cousins!!

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