John Warren Cooke
Former Virginia State Delegate
John Warren Cooke was an American politician and newspaper publisher. A Democrat, he served in the Virginia House of Delegates 1942–1980 and was its Speaker from 1968 until his retirement. Wikipedia
Born: February 28, 1915, Mathews, VA
Died: November 28, 2009 (age 94 years), Mathews County, VA
Party: Democratic Party
Previous office: Virginia State Delegate (1942–1980)
Education: Virginia Military Institute