Billy Dan Cook of New Madrid, MO passed away today at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau where he has been a resident since June of 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlotta Phillips Cook; his mother, Velma Jane Byrd Cook; his father, Charles Alfred Cook; 2 brothers, Charles A. Cook, Jr. and Jack Calvin Cook; and a step-daughter, Melissa Dawson Hunter. He is survived by his wife Catherine Dawson Cook, one daughter, Karla Kaye Cook Drury (Dan) of Cape Girardeau, MO; one son, William Dan Cook (Jennifer) of Pensacola, FL; two step-sons; George W. Dawson, Jr. (Jane Ann); Hayden K. Dawson (Lisa) both of New Madrid; 2 step-daughters; Malinda Dawson Grunwald (Jeff) of Memphis, TN, Dixie M. Dawson of St. Louis, and step son-in-law Sam Hunter III of New Madrid, a special family friend, Barbara Straker of St. Louis; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Bill was a rural mail carrier for Route 3 in Portageville for over 30 years, and also along with his wife owned Cook's Jewelry and Gifts there where he was a watch and jewelry repairman. He was also a veteran of the United States Army where he served in WWII. Bill had a lifelong love of music and singing which he passed on to both his children. Many may remember him singing with the popular "4 Bills" gospel quartet, or leading worship at First Baptist Church and Trinity Baptist Church, both in Portageville where he served for many years as Worship Leader. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Pallbearers will be Jordan Drury, Justin Drury, Hunter Drury, Daniel Cook, Kevin Dawson, G.W. Dawson III, Glen Helmes, Latham Hunter, Matt McDowell