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Stephen Wheatley Cooke

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Stephen Wheatley Cooke Jr., 73, of Barton, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016. He was born August 24, 1942 to Nell Sumner and Wheatley Cooke. Known to family and friends as Steve, he earned the nickname Dusty at a young age. He was a retired farmer and "boss man" at Wayside Farms. A devoted husband, father, and Poppy to his granddaughters, he was admired as a business person, mentor, and cherished friend to many. Left to remember him are wife of 53 years Anna Mae Steinbeck Cooke; daughters, Stephenie Ann Cooke (Teresa Roseberry) and Karen Cooke Schwantz (Hershell); granddaughters, Lynnli Claire Schwantz and Kayli Ann Schwantz; sister, Billie Jo Moore (John); several nieces, nephews, and extended family; and special "son" David Maier. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Brenda Rushing. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff of the Outpatient Clinic and ICU at Helena Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Roller-Citizens, 508 Plaza, West Helena with graveside service to follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 5783 Highway 49, West Helena. Visitation will follow the graveside service at The Cooke's home 629 Phillips Road 253 Loop, Lexa. Memorials may be sent to DeSoto School, P.O. Box 2807, West Helena, Ark. or any local animal charity. Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Published January 21, 2016

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