He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Ann Cook; father, Willie Cook, Sr.; grandparents, BJ and Annie Mae Brand; son-in-law, Chris Council; brother-in-law, Sam Brannon. His most precious and loving memories will cherish by his mother, Lola Brand of Raeford, NC; daughter, Kimberly Jordan (Ronnie Jordan) of Jacksonville FL; son, Jerez Posey of High Point, NC; stepdaughter, Lequinta Council of High Point, NC; siblings, April Brand, Carl Brand (Brenda Brand), Gary Brand, Anthony Nevius, Leon Cooper, Paulette Gladney, Lisa Jackson, Patricia Nevius, Loreen Kinlock, Michael Nevius, and Leroy Nevius; sisters-in-law, Kathy Gadson and Ann Brannon; brother-in-law, Eddie Brannon; grandchildren, Shanea Gardner (Kevin Gardner), Brianna R-Williams, Kamaria R-Williams, Shaaheen Council, Jahaan Council, Jasir Posey, Juelz Posey, and Jariah Posey; great-grandchildren, Nasir Council and Kylie Mitchell; loving aunt, Loretta Brand; loving uncle, Secoyah Brand; childhood close friend, Johnny Rivers; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 3:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be no public viewing.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.