John E. Cooke, 83, of Matagorda passed away July 22, 2010. He was born February 28, 1927 to the late John and Elva Treadwell Cooke. He worked for many years as an operator at Celanese; was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and the former VFW Post 4459 of Matagorda.

Survivors include daughters Rebecca Floyd of Kingsbury, TX and Sheila Findley of Denver. CO; sons Stephen Cooke of Matagorda and Matthew Cooke of Houston; sister Marlene Wright of Houston; brothers Frank Cooke and Wayne Sullivan both of Baytown, TX; 9 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. His wife Patricia Cooke, sister Norvel Taylor and granddaughter Elizabeth Cooke all preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends are relatives from 1pm to 3pm Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Monday, July 26, 2010 at Christ Episcopal Church in Matagorda with Rev. Hoss Gwin officiating. Interment will follow at Matagorda Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Reeder, Jake Floyd, Wade Floyd, Jeremy Findley, Christopher Cooke and Isaac Findley.