Daniel Williams Cook Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Daniel W. Cook Jr., 77, of Jacksonville passed away Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 at Passavant Area Hospital. He was born, Feb. 12, 1943, in Peoria, the son of Daniel W. and Lorraine McCaulley Cook. He married, Barbara S. Marr, Aug. 2, 1963. Surviving is wife, Barbara of Jacksonville; children, Dana (Jamie) Wiegand and Daniel Williams Cook III both of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, JR Bartels, Ashton (Elliott) Reif, Patrick Cook, Madison Cook and Isabel Cook all of Jacksonville; great grandchildren, Tyler, Anna, Brooklin, Nate and Kennedy Bartels and Emmett Reif; siblings, Patricia (deceased husband, Jack) Defreitas, John (Nancy) Cook, Linda (Brent) Blakey, Janice (Dean) Morgan, Sandra (Gene) Williams, Robert Blanch, Sherry Covarrubias and Susan (Wayne) Morrison and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by siblings, Nancy Jo Cook, Marsha (Bill) Spiller and Ronnie Cook. Daniel was employed at Kordite and then, Mobile Chemical, as a machine operator for 30 years. He spent most of his time reading, learning about history and watching NASCAR, the Chicago Bears and STL Cardinals. Daniel owned an array of guns and coins. He loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. As per his wishes, cremation rights have been accorded. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Daws Family Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements.

Daniel Williams Cook Jr.

February 12, 1943 - February 8, 2021