Doyle Donald Cooke
February 25, 1932 ~ February 10, 2021
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailDoyle D. Cooke passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Care Partners Hospice, Asheville. His wife Louise, daughter Kathy, son-in-law Andy, grandson Nathan, and his sister Ruth were by his side.
Born in Buncombe County, he was the husband of Louise (McFarland) Cooke of Asheville, and the son of the late Charles Porter and Jessie Mae (Lance) Cooke. He was also preceded in death by his brother Charles and sisters Lola and Myrtle.
Doyle was a member of Bent Creek Baptist Church.
He and his wife enjoyed Western Square Dancing with the Skyland Twirlers for over 30 years. An avid outdoorsman, Doyle loved to hunt and fish, and was also a beekeeper.
Doyle worked for the Asheville Citizen as a pressman for 46 years, 20-plus years as a foreman before retiring in 1996.
In addition to his wife of 66 years and those listed above, he is survived by a son David, a grandson Charlie, and a sister, Shirley Parker.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Mission Hospital and at Hospice for their care of Doyle.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
I am so sorry to hear about Doyle! Praying for you and your family!
Louise and family we were so sorry to hear of Doyle passing.
You all are so special to us, our love and thoughts go out to you.
Janice and Nick
I am so glad that I got to meet Doyle Cooke. He was a wonderful man. Sorry for your loss.
Betty Reed
Louise, I am so sorry to hear about Doyle’s passing! He was a great man. I will be praying for you and your family! Love you.
I am so sorry to hear about Doyle’s passing, Cookie. Bob and I will always remember the fun we had dancing with you and Doyle. Our prayers are with you.
Dear Louise, I am so sorry to hear of Doyle’s death. The two of you had many wonderful years together and a great family. Praying for you at this time.God will take care of you!
Ginger
Kathy I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family.
Louise and family,
Deepest Sympathy, thoughts and prayers for each of you today and in the days to come.
Love, Verna Davis
Louise..thinking of you, Kathy, and David. Sending prayers for all of you.
I worked with Doyle for several years at the Citizen-Times. He was a good man. Prayers for the family.
One of the good guys, gone but not forgotten… sincere sympathy from one of your square dance friends
Thinking about you guys thru these difficult times.
Send you all a big hug!! Love you my sweet Louise.
So sorry for your loss! We worked with Doyle for years and what a great and funny guy! He was such a kind person and I’ll always have fond memories of him.