Brian Cooke, 30, of Marty

Brian died Friday, June 7, 2013 at his home in Marty. Wake services will begin Sunday at the YST Boys & Girls Club in Marty. Funeral Services are 2 PM, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Marty. Burial is in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery in Greenwood.

Brian Lee Cooke was born on August 15, 1982 to Guy and Audrey Cooke. He attended Marty Indian School and graduated on May 25, 2001. He attended welding school in Yankton, SD and received his welding certification in 2011. Brian had also attended the Ihanktowan Community College and always intended to finish his schooling and get his AA degree. He worked in the Surveillance Dept at the Fort Randall Casino.

Brian loved hanging out with his cousins, nephews and friends. He was an avid and loyal Pittsburg Steelers and Miami Heat fan.

Brian was born during the Fort Randall fastpitch tournament. His father, Guy Cooke Sr., was pitching the championship game. When Butch Felix announced "Mr. Guy Cooke, you're the father of a 10 lb. bouncing baby boy!!", Guy was up to bat and hit a homerun. From the day he was born, Brian always wanted to be with the Marty Renegades.

Brian was always a big help around the house and always surprised his brothers, sister and nieces and nephews with surprise gifts. Brian always had a smile on his face and never said anything bad about anybody.

Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Audrey; brother, Douglas; grandparents, Peter & Emma Cooke and Henry & Bertha Hare.

Active Pallbearers: Kevin Hubbeling, Francis "Chan" Cooke, Melvin Bruguier Jr., Zachary Hare, Gordon Shields Jr., Bob Brown Bear Jr., Daryl Arpan Jr., Narcisse Shields, Jason Cooke and A.J. Knudson

Honorary Pallbearers: All Family, Friends & Relatives