William “Will” Logan Cook, 66, of Madill, Okla. passed away February 17, 2022 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born to Bettye Cook myeloma. He was born to Bettye Cook Albers and the late Don Cook on January 7, 1956. Will had three siblings; Joe Don, Cynthia Sue, and Charlie and numerous nieces and nephews.
Will’s biggest accomplishment would be his family. Will married Karen Lee Johnson on November 6, 1976. Together they had two boys, Logan Todd Cook who married Misty with children Logan Cane and Denim Ray, and William Casey Cook who married Jennifer with children William Grady, Jameson Charles, and Kove Sterling. Will loved to talk of his five grandsons and would say he was just building his next rodeo crew. He found pure joy in following the two oldest to sporting events and junior rodeos to perform and couldn’t wait to get the younger three on a horse.
Aside from his own kids and grandsons, Will built an even bigger rodeo family. The list is long but it’s distinguished. He always said “ I’ll put my best man on it!” Well he wasn’t here to tell me who the best man for the job was so I might leave someone out but I’ll do my best to name a few: Beckie Frazier, Sandra Runyan, Brandy Ruff, Fuzz Johnson, Tucker Burns, Trevor Raper, C.D. Smith, Brandon Gains, Eli McGahey, Cody Patton, Hunk Boehme, Rex Claxton, J.R. McLelland, Ross McDaniel, Rooster Gilstrap, Stormy Maxey, Clint Lindenfeld, Ketch Weaver, Tanner Bleauchamp, Dalton Yeats, Dekevis Jordan, Briar Burns, Hayden Bell, Riggin Melton, Dale Martin, and all the Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers.
These guys and gals were part of a legacy that Will started back in 1981 when Flying C Rodeo began. They meant more to him than they could ever know.
Will bought his first set of bucking horses in 1981 and the rest is history. He was a sitting board member of the United Pro Rodeo Association for 25 years, Stock Contractor of the Year 17 times, numerous Horses & Bulls of the Year and an induction into the UPRA Hall of Fame in 2018. Will made a way when it didn’t seem possible.
Although our time with Will seems cut short, anyone who had ever spoken with him, worked for him, or worked with him can tell you he made an impression like no other. Will could put a smile on any face with his quick wit, funny stories, and would give the shirt off his back or the last penny in his pocket to anyone in need.
It’s hard to speak about someone who gave us so much, but if you asked Will Cook, it would be more about what everyone meant to him and the family they became.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father; and brother Joe Don Cook
He is survived by his wife Karen; sons Logan Todd Cook and wife Misty, William Casey Cook and wife Jennifer; grandsons Cane, Denim, Grady, Jameson anad Kove; mother, Bettye Cook Albers; brother Charles Cook and wife Molly; sister Sue Rushing and Randy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service was Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., February
Funeral service was Wednesday, 10:00 a.m., February 23, 2022 at the First Baptist Church in Madill, Okla. Cecil Mackey and Randy Mitchell officiated the service. Interment was at the Oakland Cemetery in Oakland, Okla. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome.com.
Casket Bearers were Shaw Runyan, Joe Bryant Jones, Shawn Pierce, Pepper Melton, Shane McAdoo, Cameron Keeton, Brady Richardson, and Nick Peters. Honorary Bearers were Jack Obanion, Doug McBeth,
Honorary Bearers were Jack Obanion, Doug McBeth, Morris McWhorter, Glen Southwick, Burney Crenshaw, Red Bone, Jackie Gibbs, Randy Crook, Wayne Langford, Jerry Hughes, Jerry Heflin, Justin Byrd, Paul McClendon, Mitch Terrell, Tony Hawkins, Barry Bunch, Gary Ayres, George French, Lloyd Adams, and Rick Stowers.