Donald "Red" Dale Cooke Spartanburg, South Carolina Obituary

Donald "Red" Dale Cooke

<p><strong>Donald Dale Cooke, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Ray, and Millie Cooke.</strong></p> <p><strong>&ldquo;Red&rdquo; lived a life of restless rambling for years- a free bird who refused to be confined, always searching for that elusive something to fulfill his soul&rsquo;s longing. This weary traveler with a gypsy soul, loved a good time and was a good time to his many loved ones and friends. His antics through his 63 years results in memories that will bring smiles and laughter to those who lent him a helping hand, and loved him through his wayward wanderings.</strong></p> <p><strong>Donald is survived by a daughter, Lakesha Robinson (Joseph); a sister, Janice Skates; and three grandchildren, Caroline, Carlen and Carsen.</strong></p> <p><strong>He is predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Cooke; sisters, Donna Gail Davis, and Lynn Phillips; and a grandchild, Carter.</strong></p> <p><strong>A private memorial service will be held at a later date.</strong></p> <p><strong>In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Opportunity Center, 710 Saxon Avenue, Spartanburg SC 29301.</strong></p> <p><strong>Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com.</strong></p>
September 18, 1958 - January 20, 202209/18/195801/20/2022
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Donald Dale Cooke, 63, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was the son of the late Ray, and Millie Cooke.

“Red” lived a life of restless rambling for years- a free bird who refused to be confined, always searching for that elusive something to fulfill his soul’s longing. This weary traveler with a gypsy soul, loved a good time and was a good time to his many loved ones and friends. His antics through his 63 years results in memories that will bring smiles and laughter to those who lent him a helping hand, and loved him through his wayward wanderings.

Donald is survived by a daughter, Lakesha Robinson (Joseph); a sister, Janice Skates; and three grandchildren, Caroline, Carlen and Carsen.

He is predeceased by a brother, Kenneth Cooke; sisters, Donna Gail Davis, and Lynn Phillips; and a grandchild, Carter.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Spartanburg Opportunity Center, 710 Saxon Avenue, Spartanburg SC 29301.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.bobofuneralchapel.com.

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