Raymond "Jack" John Cool, Jr.'s Obituary
Raymond John “Jack” Cool, Jr, 80, of Decatur, IL, passed away at 6:42 P.M. on Tuesday (08-06-2024) at his home surrounded by his family.
Jack was born on February 22, 1944, in Litchfield, IL, the son of Raymond John Cool, Sr, and Evelyn Mae (Hart) Cool. He married Cheryl Lee Webber on June 1, 1974, in Herscher, IL.
Jack attended St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Decatur, IL. He loved spending time with his family. Jack had a special and unique relationship with each of his children. He loved to go to his grandkids' sporting events and that was whether he felt good or not. Jack will be missed by his wife Cheryl and his family very much.
He is survived by his wife of over fifty years of marriage; children: Christopher Cool of Centerville, AR; Steve (Jennifer) Cool of Hiwasse, AR; Jennifer (Rob) Dixon of Decatur, IL; and Jackie (Curt) Welch of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Lauren Osterhoff, Delaney (Sam) Carlton, Brittany Cool, Dresden (Noah) Wetzel, Lainey Cool, Tyler Cool, Natalie Cool, Wyatt Weybright, and Jacob Weybright; great-granddaughter Thea Rose Wetzel.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Ontiveros, Shannon Nail and the entire staff at Cancer Care.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday (08-12-2024) at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, with visitation two hours prior to the service time.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Homes at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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