Apostle George Cooke, III 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2019 at Sentara Hospice House. George was born on January 26, 1955 to the late George Cooke, Jr. and Barbara Pitt-Cooke. He was the Apostle and Founder of New Joy Ministries Inc. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Pastor Jeanette L. Cooke; two children that he adored, George IV (Michelle Gayles-Cooke) and Yolanda Reese (Phillip Reese); eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three siblings, Cynthia Cooke, Vivian Cooke and Michael Cooke, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Apostle George Cooke, III

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Monday, November 25, 2019
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Wake Service
Monday, November 25, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Metropolitan Funeral Service
5605 Portsmouth Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23701
Service
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
11:00am
Mount Herman Baptist Temple
2901 London Boulevard
Portsmouth, VA 23707
Interment
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
3920 Airline Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Sebrena R Daughtry says
November 21, 2019 at 3:18 pmMissing u Pops George Cooke III. I will never forget u and how u had an impact in my life and my two daughters. We luv u and the entire Cooke and Reese families. Rest on in Jesus luving arms. Hang in there Mama Jeanette , sis. Yolanda. Bro. Gee And ur wife and. Brom Phillip and my extended New Joy family and Chosen Generation luv u all so much. R. I. H. Daddy G.
Catherine Jordan says
November 26, 2019 at 11:42 amJeanette, George, Yolanda and Family,
Gregory and I are sending our condolences, loving thoughts and prayers during this time. Our prayer is that God will continue to keep you in peace and may the memories of the great love shared comfort your hearts and minds.
We love you.
George Cooke IV says
February 21, 2023 at 7:25 pmStill missing you pops…Always will be my hero and my best friend…Love you daddy ❤️❤️❤️❤️