Arnold Beacher Pastor Cook Obituary (1928 - 2019)

Pastor Arnold Beacher Cook, 90, died on Thursday, February 21, 2019. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Colonial Funeral Home, 127 Ellisboro Road, Madison, NC. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. A private burial will be held prior to the funeral service Sunday. Pastor Cook was born on March 19, 1928 to the late William and Bida Cook in Boone, West Virginia. Pastor Cooks life was dedicated to Bible teaching in the classroom and the pulpit. For the past 67 years, he preached in 35 states, pastored in the states of West Virginia, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. He served on the faculty and later became President of Southland Bible Institute in Pikeville, Kentucky. He lead 5 study tours to the Middle East and Europe. Pastor Cook also worked in Christian radio including teaching airmen in North Pole, Alaska which was one of his favorite memories of their 6-month retreat to Alaska. Earlier in his ministry he had the opportunity to serve as a Police Chaplain in Novi, Michigan. Survivors include the love of his life of 69 years to Ethel Cook. Their family includes three daughters; Loretta Burgess (Andy), Linda Shirley (David), and Marsha Clayman. Six grandchildren: Brenna Newcomb, Andrea Silvey, Daniel Shirley, Andrew Shirley, Jeremy Clayman, and Joshua Clayman. Fifteen great grandchildren children: Zachary, Victoria, Harrison, Jonah, Micah, Anna, Jordan, Jasmine, Paige, Drew, Lilah, Hank, Beacher, Conner, and Carlie. The family would like to send our deepest gratitude to the Shiloh Fire Department and the staff of Annie Penn Memorial Hospital in the ER, ICU, and 3rd floor for their compassion and care to Pastor Cook and his family during this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Shiloh Fire Department, Camp Jubilee of North Carolina (special needs ministry) or Gideons International. Condolences may be offered at www.colonialfh.net