Ralph Cook, age 67 of Austin, went to be with his Lord and Savior July 11, 2016. He was born September 8, 1948 in North Little Rock to the late Richard & Ila Mae Cook.

Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, William cook and sister, Sharon Jean Phillips.

Ralph leaves behind to carry on his legacy of love, his only child, daughter Julie Cook, faithful canine companion Dillon and many other family members and dear friends.

Ralph was a dedicated, hardworking father, son, brother, brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, employee, singer, recovering alcoholic, friend, neighbor, co-worker, guitar player, dog lover and Christian. He taught his daughter, Julie, how to be a good person and provided her with a solid foundation of love and support and set her up to live a good life full of light and love. His memory will be forever cherished by all who knew him.