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Fred (Doug) Douglas Cook

10/21/1946 - 11/26/2020

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Obituary For Fred (Doug) Douglas Cook

Fred Douglas (Doug) Cook died on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2020, at his home in Whitesboro, Texas. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM in the Dannel Funeral Home Chapel in Sherman, Texas. Rev. Larry Flenniken and Jimmy Petty will officiate. Interment will follow at West Hill Cemetery. The United States Marine Corps will render military honors. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Born in Denison, Texas, October 21, 1946, to George and Eloise Davis Cook, Doug graduated from Howe High School in 1965. He then went on to complete one year of college. In the fall of 1966, he joined the Marine Corps and attended boot camp in San Diego. He served in Vietnam with the 5th Marines, 2nd Battalion, Fox Trot Company. One day before his 21st birthday, he was critically wounded and this earned him the Purple Heart Award.

After returning to Sherman, Doug completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Education at East Texas State University in Commerce, and he taught Vocational Agriculture for several years. He later owned and operated J.C. Saddle Company, where he made and sold custom saddles, belts, and other leather products. He retired as a sales representative for Cactus Rope Company.

Since 2002, Doug has served as the Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 612. Doug is a charter member of Chapter 612, which was organized in 1994. He is a life member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. He was instrumental in starting the Grayson County Veterans Court, where he served as a mentor to veterans in the program. He also served as a deacon at Woods Street Church of Christ for 25 years. In 2018, Doug was honored as a Texoma Hero in recognition of his military service, as well as his service to his community after leaving the military.

Doug is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patti Little Cook; 2 daughters: Julie Cooper and husband Rob of Whitesboro, and Jina Taylor and husband Brandon of Ada, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Bentli Taylor; 2 sisters: Betty Montgomery and Shirley Roberts (and her husband Bill); sister-n-law Jimmie Schneider of Sherman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers in law, Eric Little and Roger Montgomery.

Pallbearers for Doug will be Brandon Taylor, Rob Cooper, Travis Simmons, Tommy Langford, Mike Oakley, and Paul Bailey. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Slater, O.H. Hubbard, Gene Mayse, David Johnson, Bud Roach, Larry Potts, Jerry Stoudt, and Ronnie Aycock.

Memorials may be made to: The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 612, P.O. Box 2732, Sherman, TX 75091.

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  • 12/02/2020

    David Hamm

    Patty and the girls, I am very sorry for your loss. Doug was great person whom I learned a lot of skills from not just work related things but life lessons also He was a very important role model for me .He will be missed. David Hamm

  • 12/01/2020

    Burl Little

    PATTI AND GIRLS , WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DOUG WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM MORE OFTEN IN THE LAST YEAR OR SO. WISH WE COULD BE WITH YOU, LOVE , BURL & LINDA

  • 11/30/2020

    Janice Smith

    Patti and girls, I'm so sorry for your loss, Dougs' humor and smile will surely be missed. I have lots of found rodeo memories. Sincerely Janice Smith

  • 11/29/2020

    Mike Mitchusson

    Patti, we are so sorry to hear about Doug....our condolences to you and the girls for your loss. You remain in our prayers. Connie and Mike Mitchusson

  • 11/29/2020

    Pam Kelley

    I'll miss my friend 😔

  • 11/29/2020

    Bennie Stoy

    My sympathy and thoughts are with you at this time. May God bless each of you with comfort.

  • 11/27/2020

    Marilyn Andrews

    Dear Patti, Julie, and Jina ~ I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Although I didn't personally know Doug, I felt like I knew him from all of the times Susan spent visiting at your house during her high school years. She would always tell me about the beautiful saddles he was making, and she loved going to the rodeos with all of you. I know this is such a difficult time for your family, and I wish I could say something to make it easier. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and Susan and I are sending you big hugs. Take care. Marilyn Andrews and Susan Schleck

  • 11/27/2020

    deb williams

    Patti, I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Prayers for you all, Deborah Williams (SHS)

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