Franklin Eugene Cooke Jr., 61, passed away on October 26, 2021. Franklin was born in Nash County on August 11, 1960, to the late Franklin and Nell Hawley Cooke. He was preceded in death by his sister, Teresa ("TC") Cooke.

He is survived by his spouse, Sheila Williams Cooke; daughter Ramsey Cooke Webb (Bubba); brother Buster Adams (Ronnie); sisters, Lucy Matthews (Sammy) and Brenda Adams.

A memorial service will be held on October 29, 2021 at Cornerstone Funeral Home at 11 am with visitation to follow.