Bernie Patterson "Pat" Cook

On Oct. 11, 2022, Bernie Patterson "Pat" Cook, Jr. passed away at the age of 84 in his home with family by his side. He was a Christian and is now in his heavenly home, reuniting with family and friends. He was an only child born in Carlisle, Ark. to Bernie Patterson Cook, Sr. and Clarice Louise (Buffalo) Cook. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth Gail (Johnson) Cook and his son, Kyle and his daughter, Mary Gail. He is also survived by his grandson, Miles, whose arrival 20 years ago inspired him to immediately relocate from his beloved hometown of Carlisle to Springdale where he continued to work as a pharmacist until the age of 79. Even after twenty years in the hills he had never come to acknowledge Springdale as his "home" and would outwardly complain, expressing his desire to return to the beautiful and fertile prairie lands of Carlisle. But in private moments, he would share with his daughter that his love for and desire to remain near his son and grandson in northwest Arkansas actually transcended everything, even his powerful longing to return to his birthplace. His earlier education included attendance at the Carlisle schools, graduating in 1956. At Carlisle Junior High and Senior High School, he was active in sports. He was captain of the football team in 1955. He also graduated from University of Tennessee (Memphis) Pharmacy School in 1961 and had been a member of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association for over 60 years. He was self-employed at Carlisle Drug Company from 1965 until 1990 at which time he and Harold Lewis combined their stores and operated as the Lewis-Cook Drug Store. Although his health had declined significantly over the past year, he recently reminded us that it was almost time for him to complete the required online CE classes. You see, he had never given up his dream of returning to work. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at First Baptist Church in Carlisle with the visitation beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a private burial service. Memorial donations may be made in Pat's name to First Baptist Church in Carlisle at P.O. Box 25, Carlisle, Ark. 72024 The family wishes to thank all of the relatives, friends, acquaintances, work colleagues and loyal customers who showed kindness to Pat throughout the years. So many family and special friends had predeceased him, but he was very blessed to still have close friends, Charles Graves, Ray and Vickie Glover, and Sonny Moery. Finally a special thank you goes out to Sharon (Murray) Williams who generously provided almost constant support and so much knowledge to us over the past few months. May God repay each of you for your kindnesses. Online obituary at www.westbrookfuneralhomehazen.com.