Franklin Delano Roosevelt Cook a devoted father, grandfather and great grandfather departed in peace at his home early Saturday morning  June 29, 2024 in Sterling, Virginia. We loved him, but God loved him best and took him to an eternal home in Glory.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Cook was born, September 18, 1931, in Fauquier County, Virginia to the late John Henry Cook and Dorothy Lane Cook.  He is the grandchild of Moses Lane and Cora Lee Peyton of Fauquier County, VA. He was a twin and was the fourth oldest of 14 children. He was preceded in death by his twin, who died shortly after birth, four brothers, Warren Cook, Melvin Cook, Earl Cook and Richard Cook, three sisters, Juanita Mallory, Isabel Lloyd and Louise Walker.  He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Helen Louetta Murray Cook and siblings Howard Cook, Marie Hammond, Alfred Junior Cook, Genevie Lynch and Sterling Cook.

He married Helen Louetta Murray and from that union, he leaves one daughter to cherish his memory, Ellen Loleta Thaxton (William),  six grandchildren, Alicia Nelson (Larry),  Jessica Thaxton Taylor (Caleb), William J. Thaxton, III, Amber Thaxton, Aliyah Thaxton, Joshua Thaxton and four great-grandchildren, Jahmari Nelson, Dawson Nelson, Zoe Nelson and Xander Nelson, sisters-in-law, Virginia McCorn (Virgil),  Deaconess Peggy Washington (Rev. Earl ) and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

At an early age, Franklin accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was baptized at The Church in the Lord Jesus Christ of Apostolic
Faith, under the leadership of Bishop Lynist Hunter. He later joined First Baptist Church of Sterling, under the leadership of Bishop Leslie Patterson, Jr. where he was a long-time faithful member.

Roosevelt attended Lincoln and Carver Schools in Loudoun County, Virginia. Roosevelt worked many jobs in his lifetime, to name a few he worked for Lord & Taylor for 10 years, it is America's first and oldest department store, United States Postal Service for 22 years, and Dulles Airport for 27 years. He was very talented in all his work.  He loved traveling, bicycling, he was a antique car enthusiasts, he was the king at playing cards, the best at cooking, loved "Family Gatherings" and was known to bring the music he loved the oldies but goodies. He especially loved being with his grand-children and great-grandchildren. Roosevelt was loved by his immediate family, siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He truly will be missed until we all meet again.