Johnny DeWayne “Wayne” Cook, 57, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017.
He was born Feb. 19, 1960, in Newport News, Va., to Johnny Edward Cook and Patricia Ann Medders.
He had been a resident of Fernandina Beach since 1972. He was a 1976 graduate of Fernandina Beach High School, at which time he entered the U.S. Army, where he was an airplane and helicopter mechanic from 1977 until 1983. Upon returning home in 1984, he worked in carpentry and as an airplane and helicopter mechanic. He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny E. Cook, and brother, Gregory A. Cook.
Wayne is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Cook; sisters, Cynthia D. Cook, Kathy Cook Langford (Robert Langford); nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held Friday, June 2, at 5 p.m. at Legacy Baptist Church on Nassauville Road.
To sign Mr. Cook’s online register book, please visit the Green Pine website at www.greenpinefuneral.com.
Green Pine Funeral Home