James Leonard Cook

     James Leonard “Jamie” Cook, 50, of Sophia, WV passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in the WVU-Medicine Ruby Memorial Hospital at Morgantown after a five year long courageous battle with cancer. Born November 9, 1975 at Charleston, he was a son of the late Leonard Earl and Margaret Ann Shaffer Cook.  He was also preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Sharon Howerton.

     He attended Fairdale Baptist Church at Fairdale, he was an avid sports fan, and a lifelong fan of the Navy Midshipman and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

     Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Heather Faye Howerton Cook; two sisters, Alice Harris and Teresa (Steve) Smith; and a host of other family and friends.

     It was his wish to be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

     His motto was:  The best view comes after the hardest climb.

     White-Anderson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Summersville is in charge of the arrangements.

      Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitefuneralhomewv.com

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