Norman Warren Cook

Norman Warren Cook, a treasured husband, father, grandfather and beacon of kindness and stability, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on April 8th, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 24th, 1941, in Tyronza, Arkansas, Warren’s life was a testament to his admirable work ethic, kindness and resilience. Warren was the rock of his family and spent his life providing and caring for them. He found immense joy in having Friday morning Bible study with his son Ed, watching his daughter Whitney play basketball, and playing with his grandkids at family get-togethers-especially Maverick who shared his passion of big trucks and equipment. After the death of Martha (his loving bride of 61 years), he found immense comfort and joy spending time and going on day trips with his oldest daughter and caretaker, Melissa, and she was with him as he took his last breath. Warren was known for his kindness, gentle spirit, integrity, quality excavation work and the fact that his kindness and gentle spirit would immediately go out the door when referees would make a (probably justified) negative call on Whitney or his Grandson Brey during their many basketball and football games across the US. You could find Warren behind the wheel of his Cook Excavating dump truck or at Neal’s cafe in Springdale, Arkansas having coffee with his local buddies most days of the week. He was an avid collector of tools, engines and stray dogs-and found so much happiness in a hard day’s work followed by some quiet time in his porch swing and a hour of very loud TV surrounded by his strays to end the day. Warren’s legacy of work ethic, family values, and simplicity will live on through his family and we will forever cherish the memories of Dad, Pops and Grandpa Cook. While we mourn his unexpected passing and yearn for more time with him, we are comforted that he did not suffer and he’s now reunited with the love of his life in Heaven. He is survived by his son Ed and his Wife Janell Cook, his Daughters Melissa Cook and Whitney Cook (Cooper), and many grandchildren and great grandchildren residing across Arkansas and Oklahoma. A celebration of Warren’s life will be held on Saturday, April 12th at First Baptist Church of Lowell in Lowell, Arkansas, with visitation starting at 2 PM and the funeral service at 3 PM. This gathering will honor his life and the profound impact he had on all who knew him.

Norman Warren Cook

March 24, 1941 - April 8, 2025