ERNEST COOKE JR.

Ernest Cooke Jr., 72, husband of Evelyn Bracey Cooke and son of the late Ernest Cooke Sr. and Blanche Capers Cooke, was born on Sept. 3, 1954, in Lee County. He departed this life on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at his residence.

Family will be receiving friends at the home, 3145 Thumb Lane, Sumter, starting Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.