Vernon Charles Cook, Jr., age 60, died on Sunday, May 29, 2022 in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born in Sacramento, California on January, 17, 1962 to Vernon Charles Sr. and Thelma T. (Hasapis) Cook.

Buddy was a graduate of El Dorado High School, in Placerville CA and was an avid sports enthusiast.  He shared his passion for sports with many over the years through coaching youth basketball teams and umpiring and playing in hundreds of softball games.  His favorite coaching assignment was as Soccer Dad and Coach for Kaity when she was young.

Bud's greatest pride and duty was always to his family.  He was a devoted husband and father who's love, support, and kindness knew no end.  He also loved being a father, brother, uncle, friend or advisor to all who knew and needed him.  He will be tremendously missed.

He is preceded in death by both parents.

He is survived by his wife, Vanessa (Lieutard) Cook of Springdale, Arkansas; daughter, Kaitlyn and her husband Jack Burt of Springdale, Arkansas; brothers, Steve Cook of South Lake Tahoe, California, Fred and wife Karen Cook of Pleasant Valley, California.  He is also survived by his much loved, and large extended family.

Funeral Service will be 10AM Saturday, June 4 ^th , 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6738 Lynch's Prairie Ct, Springdale, AR 72762 with burial to follow at Hickory Creek Cemetery in Lowell, Arkansas.