James Cook

James “Jim” Arnold Cook, 79, of Ragley, died Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020, in Lake Charles.

A graveside service was held Monday, Jan. 20, at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake under the direction of Heritage Funeral Home in Moss Bluff. Rev. Ed Rose and Rev. Jeremy Smith officiated.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Cook of Ragley; two children, Donna Reeves of Lake Charles, and Joe Cook and Jennifer of Moss Bluff; four grandchildren; six siblings, Nell Lord of Hermit, Calif., Sue Cody of Monroe, Ga., Julia La Plount of Long Beach, Calif., Theresa Mueller of San Francisco, Billy Cook of Buena Park, Calif., and Bobby Cook of Caliente, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Hazel Cook; and son, Flem Cook.

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