October 5, 1954 – December 24, 2025
William “Billy” Cooke, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve Day. He had his beloved wife and daughter by his side. Billy was born in Johnston County to the late Johnny Dwight & Virginia Hunter Cooke. He had a great smile and was a loving husband and father. He retired from the Johnston County Government where he worked as a building and ground keeper. He worked many years with ST Wooten Corp as a front end loader operator , supervisor and truck driver , in his later years he worked with Eagle Rock Concrete as a loader operator. He had a passion for driving trucks, running and hauling equipment and farming which he was able to do his entire life. He was a man of many words , never knew a stranger . In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Cooke
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Carlyle Cooke, daughter, Heather Cooke, his beloved dog Joey , sister-in-law, Olivia Cooke, several nieces, nephews, and beloved family members.
Billy was a simple man so we ask that everyone dress casual , for those who knew him he was not a suit man.
We would like to thank Dr. Renee Watson and her staff for many years of providing for Billy, Heartland hospice for their care and compassion.
Flowers welcome , family will receive family and friends other times at the home 2209 NC 231 hwy, Wendell, NC.
Visitation will 2 pm – 3pm, Sunday, Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory with the funeral to follow at 3 pm in the Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory Chapel, 211 W. Third St., Wendell. www.stricklandfuneral.com
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Charlene and Heather praying for you both during this time.
Charlene and Heather, I am so sorry for your loss and Ronnie sends his heartfelt condolences as well. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you both!
Heather and Charlene I am so sorry for your loss. I thought a lot of Billy when I was going to your house. He was always funny and happy. I will be praying and thinking of y’all during the days to come. Love y’all and may the Lord be with you during this difficult time
Sending love and prayers for strength and comfort for the days ahead
My prayers are with you both throughout this difficult time. I still remember Mr Billy helping me with some lighter fire wood. We talked for hours that day about farming, life etc. He was a good man.
So sorry for your lost
So sorry to learn of the passing of Billy. What a great person
Charlene and Heather my condolences for your loss my heartfelt prayers and sympathy
Charlene & Heather, so very sorry to hear of the death of Billy. May God Bless You during this sad time. Praying for God to give you peace and .comfort🙏🏼❤️With Love, Bonnie
Keeping y’all in my thoughts and prayers.. That was a very nice service.. Charlene and Heather he would be very proud of the service and of you both.. He’ll be watching over you both and keeping you safe.. Love you both..
Heather and Mrs. Cooke, I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Cookes passing. He was a wonderful man and I always enjoyed our conversations about everything under the sun.
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