Jimmie Dwain Cook, 71, passed away on July 28, 2022, in Chandler, Okla. Jimmie was born on March 31, 1951, in Chandler, to Joseph E. Cook Jr. and Mary Lou (Wilson) Cook. He graduated from Carney High School in 1971.
Shortly after graduating high school, Jimmie was drafted into the United States Army and deployed to Vietnam. He was apart of the field artillery unit stationed in Stuttgart, Germany. After serving three years in the Army, Jimmie was honorably discharged but then reenlisted in the United States Navy. Stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, he worked as a machinist for the Navy and rose to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class. Jimmie was honorably discharged from the Navy after four years of service. After his military service, Jimmie worked in the oilfield for a short time before continuing his education at Oklahoma State University Vo-Tech where he earned an associate degree in diesel mechanics. He worked at a variety of factories and machine shops during his career. Jimmie settled back in Chandler in 2012 where he was a member of the Chandler Southern Baptist Church. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph E. andMaryLouCookJr.;asister,BetsyLouellaCook;and brothers,RodneyCook,RaymondCook,andCoyCook. He is survived by his brother Dennis Cook and wife, Johnnie Kay Cook; and Joseph Cook III and partner, Patricia “Patti” Grubbs; eight nieces and nephews; and many other family and friends. A memorial service will be held Aug. 13 10 a.m. at Chandler Southern Baptist Church