Samuel MacArthur Cook, 78, of Hector, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at his home. He was born May 30, 1944, in Hector, son of the late Joe Dan and Arvena Crouch Cook. He was a member of Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church, and was an avid hunter and gun and knife collector who loved to go to deer camp.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wanda Gray; and 2 brothers, Kenneth Cook and Joseph Donald Cook.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Cook; sons, Wayne (Homero) Cook, Randy (Carolyn) Cook; grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Cook, Samuel (Lori) Cook, Emily Cook; great-grandchildren, Payton, Parker, and Collin; brother-in-law, Mike Martin and family, Larry (Sofia) Martin, Bob (Patty) Martin; and sister-in-law, Teresa Snow.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 5, at Welcome Home Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. James Chronister and Rev. Donnie Hanna officiating. Burial is in Walnut Grove Cemetery under the direction of Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Visitation is from 6:00-8:00 PM, Friday, at Lemley Chapel.

Pallbearers are Samuel Cook, Jason Cook, Justin Cook, Emily Cook, Mike Coffman, and Marc Taylor. Honorary pallbearers are Dennis Condley, Stewart Condley, Don Condley, Pete Taylor, Richard Helton, and Dr. Roy Webb.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.