Marvin Woodrow Cook Jr., age 85, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at Henry Ford Allegiance Hospice Home in Jackson.
Marvin always said, "I'm an Arkansas Boy, born on the Judd Hill Plantation on the kitchen table!"
Marvin was born February 16, 1940 in Trumann, Arkansas, the son of Marvin Sr. and Hettie (Bushong) Cook. Living many places growing up, his family eventually settled in Dansville, MI, where he went to high school and graduated with the Class of 1958.
On November 3, 1961, Marvin married Betty Jean (Salyer), whom he lovingly called “Jeanne.” Together they built their life and made their home in the Stockbridge area for over 60 years. He worked for 32 years as a driver/mechanic at Chrysler Proving Grounds, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed working with his hands, and was good at working on transmissions, as well as general carpentry and woodworking. Marvin was known for his friendly, social nature, and he loved to talk. He was a member of the Stockbridge Lions Club, where he enjoyed calling Bingo for many years. He also called Bingo at the American Legion and the Stockbridge Athletic Boosters. Most people will remember him saying, “Any more Bingos! Any more Bingos!” Above all, Marvin loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Marvin is survived by his wife of 64 years Jeanne; three children, Terry (George) Wireman of Stockbridge, Tammy (Ken) Sanchez of Stockbridge, and Audra (Jamie) Salyer of Munith; six grandchildren: Malory Wireman, Kayla (Curtis) Fletcher, James (Shane) Wireman, Samantha Sanchez, Abbey Salyer, and Gavin Salyer; and two great-grandchildren: Amelia and Bennie Fletcher; his siblings: Judy (Jon) Petoskey of Pontiac, Barbara (Warren) Petoskey of Petoskey, Melvin Curton Jr. of Stockbridge, and Brenda (Walt) Meyer of Pontiac. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Melvin Curton Sr., and his sister, Linda (Ron) Berry.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the Mackinder-Glenn Post #510 American Legion in Stockbridge from 1:00–3:00 p.m., with a short prayer service at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Stockbridge Lions Club.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
