It is with sincere sadness we announce the death of Dr. Robert Herbert Cooke Jr., age 72, of Lancaster, on Jan. 21, 2025. Dr. Robert was a graduate of Gloucester High School. He earned his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Walden University. He was a friend to many, was lovingly known as the “music man,” and will be sorely missed. His life was celebrated on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church, 2978 Hickory Fork Road, Gloucester, Va. 23061. The inurnment was private.

Services under the direction of Hogg Funeral Home & Crematory.