LOUISBURG – William Larry Cooke, 66, died Friday morning, Sept. 25, 2009. A graveside service was conducted Monday, Sept. 28, at Cedar Rock First Baptist Church cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Murray officiating.

He was the son of the late Albert Gilliam and Louzelle Gupton Cooke, and was also preceded in death by his sister, Linda C. Moore.

Surviving: wife, Martha Cooke; daughter, Audrey C. (Roy) Jones; son Keith (Connie) Cooke, all of Louisburg; and two grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to White Level Baptist Church, Building Fund, 2400 White Level Road, Louisburg, NC 27549.

Arrangements handled by Strickland Funeral Home, Louisburg.