The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Monday, July 27, 1964, Arthur Cook Dies At Age 68; Rites Tuesday Arthur Franklin Cook died at 8:15 a. m. Sunday at his home, 513 south 19th street, at the age of 68 years, two months, and 12 days. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at Myers Chapel with the Rev. Leslie Elliott officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chanel where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. today. Mr. Cook was born May 14, 1896, in Wayne county, the son of Henry and Nancy (Mattoe) Cook. In Mt. Vernon, in 1932, he was married to Lillie Lance, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jeannette Cox of this city and Joyce Elaine, at home; two brothers, Charles and Earl Cook, both of Mt. Vernon; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Hite of Ashley, Mrs. Ada Maynor of Quincy, and Mrs. Lola Webb of Anna; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe Frank Cook. Mr. Cook was employed for over 40 years by the Mt. Vernon Car Company, was a member of the B. R. C. of A.