Mighty Clouds of Joy's Michael Cook Passes Away
Tuesday July 22, 2008
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Michael Cook, member of the legendary Gospel group The Mighty Clouds of Joy, died Friday morning July 18th as a result of a massive coronary. He was 46. He is survived by his wife Valerie and three children, ages 8,...
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This is a great shock to one and all who enjoy listening to the Clouds.He will will be missed but will be remembered for his vocals on many of songs.These people look a song and made it better with their style of music and would keep people humming the tune all day. I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I will put his family in my prayers as should everyone that like to listen to the Clouds. I am sure this was quite a shock to the rest of the group as his family. But when you are with with a group for as long Mike was the group is his extended family. May GOD keep these folks in his hands for ever.
Mike will be greatly missed by those of us who have followed the "CLOUDS" over the years. We extended our deepest sympathy to his family and the "Clouds". Those of us in the Tampa Bay area were looking forward to seeing him on August 03. Mike was a humble and a dedicated person, who never seem to have a personal agenda. Mike's love of people and his love of the gospel separated him from many singers and placed in a category that few singers will ever attained.
My prayers go out to his family and I pray that Mike will rest and peace knowing the Lord the way that he does.I met this man personally when they tour in NJ about 20yrs ago,I was a hotel clerk and checked them in to their rooms @ The Royal Inn Hotel on the next morning I was rude to them about paying their hotel bill and Mike touched my life that day because I wasn't saved at the time and he said to me "do you know that Jesus Loves you" and I looked at him and laughed because at the time I didn't understand,but I have never forgotten that day it is as if it happened yesterday.I'm very saddned by this but I just wanted his friends and family to know that this man touched my life and I know he has touched many others life because he was not afraid or ashamed of talking about the Lord to anybody.
Margaret, what a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing that!
Joanne
We had the pleasure of enjoying Mike and his daughter sing at the Kunta Kinte Festival last year. They had everyone one their feet and the spirit heavy. Mike put his heart and soul into his love for praising the Lord through music, his love for people, his love for his family and friends and his true love for God. My husband and I will miss him as a friend but there is no doubt that he was a child of God whose love for Him has embraced everyone he ever met. Sleep peacefully until we all meet again.
I had the privelage of knowing Mike for over 20 years, not only as a friend but as a brother. We would always talk on the road and there will never be another brother like him. I remember doing the Mighty Clouds of Joy Anniversery for about 3 years straight and that's when Mike Cook myself and Michael McCowan became very close friends, I am so glad that I have those times to remember Mike by. Playing behing him was a joy, and a annoited time. Last 2 times that I spoke with him, he was speaking of his daughter singing and recording and he seemed so overjoyed I pray that I will have the opportunity to continue to play for the Cook family in the future. I have nothing but wonderful memories of this family God Bless you all, Mike's steps have truley been ORDERED BY THE LORD, AND ONE DAY I PRAY THAT I WILL GET TO SEE HIM WALKING AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY!
To Mike wife from the LIGON family Tina,Mary,Betty,Claud,Clearance,Jerry,Thomas and Tina's Husband Thurman we are praying your strength in the Lord.May God continue to bless you and your kids.
Sincerly,the LIGON family
Rest in pease Mike,you were gifted and blessed,touched so very meny with your smile and frindly ways.The last time i had the pleasure of seeing mike was my birthday in n.y. in jan. 08,my prayers are with the familys, both mikes family as well as joe, richard,ron,jonny v. the band and the rest of mikes mighty clouds family that were also mikes family.sing on mike now with rev. j. cheeks willie neal, jonnie m.rev. j. cleavelandand your other friends as you walk around heaven.ill miss you and your beautiful voice.
To the family Cook
I just can’t find the words to say how much we are going to miss Michael Cook.
He was one of the greatest tenor singers of our time. I thank the Lord for giving us the opportunity to see and here his voice.
The Lord ordered Michael’s steps and he made that step. Now he is walking around heaven all day.
God Bless the Cook family and The Mighty Clouds of Joy
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Cook Family. Michael can now join the Legends that have gone on before him. What a choir they are going to make in Heaven (directed by the great Dr. Mattie Moss Clark). Here in St. Louis, we recently lost the last of the famous O'Neal twin, Edgar, who went on to join his brother Edward in music. Oh I can hear them now, Michael, Edgar, Eddie, James Cleveland, and a host of other gospel greats making such beautiful music together. Rest in peace my brothers! God Bless.
THIS IS THE WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS GOSPEL GROUP AND WE ARE GREATLY SADDENED AT THEIR LOSS OF A WONDERFUL VOICE THAT HAS INSPIRED US ALL.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE.
GOD IS GREAT !
BILLY G
It was an honor to play keyboards for Michael last May when came to visit the church I was playing for in Roanoke Va. He made a lasting impresssion on me much so that I asked him to take me with him on tour!He looked at me for a moment and said " Well that may be possible when we come back to this area!" I thought that nice of him to say. He will be deeply missed.
Your music touched so many people. I loved listening to The Mighty Clouds of Joy...when I need uplifting your music was alway right on time. You will be missed greatly. My thought and prayers are with the Cook Family.
God Bless!
Mike has been a person who never changed. I've known Mike all my life and he has always had a kind word to say and a song to sing. God Blessed Mike with a voice to sing his praises, Mike Blessed everyone else with his gift from God because he knew that you don't seat on what God has Blessed you with. He will be greatly missed. To the family his wife and children stay in Gods hand and God will see you through. To his brother, Mike is doing what he song about and that is Walk Around Heaven All Day!
God Bless!!!!!!!
i will miss and u had the nices voice
MIKE WILL BE MISSED THIS YEAR FOR GOD HAS A BETTER CHOIR FOR MIKE TO SING IN.TO THE FAMILY EARTH HAS NO SORROW THAT HEAVEN CAN'T HEAL. MIKE IS WALKING AROUND HEAVEN WITH A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE UP THERE WITH HIS MOTHER AND ALL HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS OH WHAT A GOOD TIME THEY ARE HAVING. ALL THAT ATTEND HOMECOMMING THIS YEAR AT NEW SHILOH BAPTIST WILL EXPECT TO SEE HIM WALK DOWN TO THE FRONT TO SING HIS SONG I FEEL HIS HIS BROTHER AND COUSINS WILL KEEP THE FIRE BURNINGTHIS YEAR FOR HIM
I will miss you so much. I really enjoyed hearing you sing. I remember when you came to Rockford,Il and stayed with Cheeseburg and his wife. I know Cheese will never forget you and he told me how much he liked playing the keyboard with you and the Clouds.
May God forever hold close to Him.
I am Cheeseburger's mother-in-law
To the Cook Family as well as the Mighty Clouds of Joy. My family and I would like to give our condolences for your lost. Our prayers our with you.
God Bless,
Aiesha Tarrant Richards God Daughter
Michael, was one of a kind...I have known him for over 23 years and his family meant so much to him, even when things was not going so well for him, he kept the faith that everything will be okay......Mike, has no more worry, for now there's no more disappointments. Your steps was orders by god......
Mr Michael Cook, was the best singer, I have ever known...I met Mike right after he started singing with the Mighty Clouds of Joy and he was so proud to be singing with them. Mike loved his family and his singing career. Regardless to what Mike was going through or has gone through, he kept the faith that God was going to work it out for him. My dear friend will be missed greatly and to his family God be with you all...for your lost has been great...Mike is now walking around heaven, for it was God that order his steps....
Michael, is cousin who didn't not really know, but everytime come up Washington, DC I always come to him, I believe the last time I saw him was was my Aunt Bessie church, I was so happy to my cousin. I'am going to miss his wonderful voice and sprint in song, I will keep his Wife and his kids in my prayes everyday, Because I know what they going Through, I just my father last year. Now mike go with lord, and God be the Glory.
Our Prayers to the family of Mr. Michael Cook and The Mighty Clouds of Joy.
Faith puts our life on a path that guarantees us we can leave a good impression behind! And that is important. In the process we inspire others to live life on a loftier level! Mike this you have done to so many. Sleep on our friend, take your rest. We will Miss You Intensely!
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalms 37:23
Blessed Productions,Milwaukee, WI
hello my name is ms. lillie porter i am from port gibson mississippi, i have known mike for those twenty some years with the mighty clouds of joy. i promoted them here in my home town and surrounding town for many years. mike will be miss from the mighty clouds of joy. i want his family to know that we will be praying for them, and remember put God first.
WE THE PORTER FAMILY FROM PORT GIBSON MISSISSIPPI WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME OUT TO SAY WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. WE HAVE KNOWN MIKE FOR SOME TIME NOW. OUR MOTHER PROMOTED THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY TO OUR HOME TOWN MANY TIME, AND WE JUST LOVE MIKE. HE WILL TRULY BE MISS. WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP A PLACE IN OUR HEART FOR HIM. TO THE FAMILY KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND REMEMBER PUT GOD FIRST.
I met Michael in Roanoke Rapids, NC on April 20, 2008 and had a face-to-face interview with him. He impressed me. The last time I heared him sing was at Dr. Shirley Caesar Williams church on June 22. He song, Order My Steps. What a wonderful gentleman.
WE THE PORTER FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS TIME OUT TO SAY THAT WE ARE TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. WE MET MIKE SOME TIME AGO WHEN OUR MOTHER LILLIE PORTER PROMOTED THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY. WE JUST WANT THE FAMILY TO KNOW THAT WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU. REMEMBER TO PUT GOD FIRST.
To the Cook Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Know that God needed his voice in HIS heavenly choir so he's at peace. Mike sang at my Husband's funeral in 2000; they knew each through out their years in the Gospel Music arena. GOD BLESS YOU!
I had the pleasure of meeting michael when he and the clouds performed in Detroit for the Palm sunday service for the late Martha Jean the queen steinberg and he was a very friendly guy that always made you laugh. We send our prayers to his wife, children and the mighty clouds of joy family
His children are 5,9 and 16 and he was actually 47! But thanks for the support.
I was shocked to hear this news tonight at church. Bro. Michael was a wonderful singer and servant of God. I didn't know him that well, but I had the opportunity to meet him at Knoxsberry Farm where The Clouds were singing. I was also there to sing with another younglady on the same stage as the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Eventhough Michael was a part of one of the most famous gospel singing groups, he wasn't afraid to speak to people. He didn't forget that he belonged to God and that God was the one who had given him such a fabulous singing gift to share with the world. He will be greatly missed! My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his wife and family.
so sorry to hear about the lost of bro.micheal cook. wow i am so shocked to heard that he had pass. ijust turned 40 and pray that god will bless the wife and the children to go on .he is in a better place now . god is a husband , father brothers, son, uncle and cousin god. never make a mistake.god got it in controll. i just prayed we all be ready when jesus come for us. my prayer are with the family and gos will give you the stregenth to go on .may god bless the family
Thanks, Brit. Sometimes the info on bios or in the news can be wrong or outdated.
Thanks for the clarification!
Joanne
We know that this time is difficult for all of the Cook family because Mike was so well loved, infact I believe his passing is heartbreaking all over the world. Remember to keep in your hearts "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted". We all will never forget Mike for his many great gifts and help he rendered to so many. Prayerfully submitted The Richardson Sisters
our prayers and blessings go out to the cook family. mike will surely be missed. his niche in this world was to sing the lords praises. he did so while sharing his voice with the world. his personaliy was always bright and generous. always had a smile for someone.... he will not be forgotten. it will be hard to see the clouds and him not there. but he is ordering his step in a better place now. nextlevel will pray for the family in a difficult time.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND MY DEEPEST SMYPATHY IN THE PASSING OF MICHAEL COOK. MY DAD WAS A GOSPEL PROMOTER IN KINSTON, NC. (SAMUEL SUTTON). I BELIEVE THE WHOLE TOWN WAS EXCITED THAT THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY WAS COMING TO KINSTON. THERE WAS SO MANY MICHAEL COOK'S WANT BE. TRYING TO HIT THAT HIGH NOTE. THERE IS ONLY ONE MICHAEL COOK IN THIS LIFETIME. HIS VOICE HAD EVERYONE STANDING ON THEIR FEET. HE HAD THAT SPIRITUAL VOICE THAT CAN GOES DEEP IN YOUR HEART. GOD HAD HIM FOR A LENGTH OF TIME, BUT IN THAT TIME PEOPLE WERE SAVED THROUGH HIS SINGING AND SPREADING THE WORD OF GOD. THE LAST TIME I SAW MIKE WAS IN CHARLOTTE, NC 2008, HE WAS ABOUT READY TO GO ON STAGE. I SPOKE TO HIM, ASK HIM HOW HE WAS DOING. HE STATED HE HAD A TERRIBLE HEADACHE AND THAT HIS "HEAD WAS KILLING HIM". WHILE HE WAS SINGING LIKE HE WAS ON CLOUD 9. HE WAS SINGING FOR THE LORD. MY PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS ARE WITH ALL. RICHARD WALLACE, JOE AND THE MIGHTY CLOUDS OF JOY AND MICHAEL'S FAMILY.
SAMANTHA SUTTON DUNLAP
WE HEARD (MY SON) OF THE PASSING OF MIKE COOK ON TUESDAY,JULY 22nd,AND WAS DEEPLY HURT AND SHOCKED.ME,MIKE,ASHLEY(HIS DAUGHTER),AND MY SON STEPHEN USED TO TO MEET AT THE TRAIN STATION YEARS AGO AND TAKE OUR KIDS TO THE MCDONALD'S GOSPEL REHEARSAL IN NYC ON WEDNESDAY'S WHEN HE WASN'T ON THE ROAD WITH THE GROUP.THERE IS WHEN I MET MIKE WHEN I MET HIM AND BECAME A FRIEND.HE WOULD GIVE MY SON 15 MINUTE VOCAL LESSONS ON THE TRAIN.IT WAS A TREAT TO HEAR HIM SING A FEW FEET FROM ME.IT WAS AMAZING!WE(MY SON AND I)WILL ALL WAYS REMEMBER THOSE PRECIOUS TIMES WITH HIM AND HIS DAUGHTER FOREVER.HE WAS A TRUE GENTLEMEN,A FATHER AND A TRUE MAN OF GOD.MY DEEPEST PRAYERS GOES OUT TO HIS WIFE,CHILDREN,
RELATIVES AND LOVE ONES.HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED IN THE GOSPEL MUSIC.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE GIVE YOU ALL THE BLESSING IN THE WORLD HERE IS A big hug from the family.
May his soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayer are with his family at this difficult time.
It sadden me to hear of Mr. Cook passing, but God knows best. You could see him praising God with The Mighty Clouds of Joy. To the Cook family and The Mighty Clouds, you are in my prayer. "His soul is heaven bound". He's walking around heaven with the Lord. God Bless You during your time.
I loved Mike and I was utterly shocked when I watched Bobby Jones this morning and they were making a tribute to Mike Cook.
The guy was a fantastic singer and I just loved him singing with the Clouds. He has taken a journey that we all must take. My sincerest sympathy goes to his family. I cannot imagine the hurt they must feel.
I have several videos of the Clouds and when I look at them again, I will be reminded of how wonderful a singer Mike was and how he seemed to add so much to the group. I am sure that Joe and the guys will long remember and miss him.
Both Mike's Family and the Clouds will be in my prayers. Make God be with you in this hour of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Joyce Fisher
Wow, I was surprised to see his face flashing on Bobby Jones in the memory of Mike Cook. My condolences goes to the family. And to the mighty clouds of Joy. Absent from the body --present with the lord. Don't worry we all are living to live again. Just get prepared to meet him on the other side.
God Bless,
Cynthia Baltmeskis
God bless the Cook family & The Mighty Clouds Of Joy. There is a time to be born & a time to die. God has a reason for everything. Be strong & hold on. Help is on the way.
My heart is so heavy right now; My Mom just informed me of my dear Mikes passing. I know he is walking around heaven and with God! He will be missed. My heart goes out to my friend Valerie, the children, Cook family and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Valerie I'm sorry that our reunion did not take place this past spring but there will be a reunion real soon; please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and the family, I placed my contact information on A's myspace page. I was one of your students in the Glen Burnie school- Carolyn Brummell. You all are in my prayers.
Your Friend,
Carolyn Benet
May God comfort and Keep the Cook family and the sustain the Mighty Clouds of Joys, at this moment of deep sadness.
You are in our prayers at this time from across the pond in England.
In His Name!!!
Sam R
London England.
TO MICHAEL COOK WIFE AND CHILDREN RIGHT NOW IT SEEMS AS IF NO WORDS CAN EASE THE PAIN.BUT REMEMBER WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR A NIGHT, BUT JOY WILL COME IN THE MORNING.HE IS NOW IN HIS HEAVENLY HOME THAT HE SPENT SO MANY YEARS SINGING ABOUT.
GOD BLESS ROSIE DANIELS
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cook here in Nwk, NJ when he visited a friend's church, and must I say what an anointing he put into the service with his legendary voice. I was shocked and saddened when I heard the news. He will be deeply missed. May God Bless his family and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. You're all in our prayers. God Bless
I had a chance to hear the Mighty clouds of joy two years ago at Judea Baptist Church Granger ,Texas.What vocals Mike had and the range. I was truly bless to witness his anointing voice. God needed you most.
I fisrt heard of him when he sang Order My Steps at a concert I attended in S.C. He was an extraordinary talent. What he could do with a song is nothing short of blessed amazement. May God hold his family in the palm of his hand and not squeeze too tight. And may Mr. Cook keep singing in the place he loved to sing about.
I want to say to his family he's not dead but asleep. We'll see him when all of God's singers get home. He's been a blessing to the world. The life he lived was not in vain, but enough to give life to others who heard his voice & to those who'll be blessed by the lives of those who heard him. He's work're still with us!
I had a change to see and hear the Mighty Clouds of Joy in Detroit, MI at Aretha Franklin's Annual Revival in June, 2008. He was truly a blessing to the congregation and, surely I was blessed to be in the number....May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
You're in my thoughts.
Angela
Ecorse, MI
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Cook just recently in Birmingham AL on May 2, 2008. The Mighty Clouds of Joy did a three day tour in Alabama, in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Mobile and our group the Anointed Angels opened nightly. He was one of the most down to earth gospel artist that I have ever met. He gave good advice and constructive criticism and mostly he encouraged us to keep singing praises to the Lord. He will always be remembered in our hearts and the family will be in our prayers. God bless you all!!!
To the Cook Family my prayers go out to your family. I was a classmate of Michael's, and I was completely shocked to hear about his passing. We went to school together in South Boston, VA, and I remembered him singing in every talent show, he was good then, and when I heard him with the Mighty Clouds of Joy the Lord had really elevated him. We would always have great laughs in school. I know then he enjoyed life, and I don't see him changing as he was older. We always knew the different ones that were in the group, and he was truly different. God had his hand on him even then. This is really a hard pill to swallow, but we all know that God makes no mistakes. To see him on TV, I could see the Lord had truly been good to him. Please continue looking up to God and he will direct you path. My prayers will always be with you and your family.
MMW & Family
uncle mike is safe in the arms of the lord thank you mike for always being there for me. just like a father to me.
Praise the Lord to the family of Michael Cook. He will truly be missed although he is in the arms of the Heavenly Father. To the family stay strong and keep the faith in Christ. Love a fan of the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Nell Pugh
i had a chance to see mr. michael cook and mighty clouds
in monticello ms. in january 08. i enjoyed them very much.
mr. michael cook will be deeply missed. God bless the cook
family.
I'm sorry to have heard very late in alabama things are slow here but I no that he has gone to a better place where he is still singing but this time he singing in a heavanly choir. My father ang i listen to the all the time any way take care and be bless and if you could my youth is singing one of thier songs i would like a pitcher of them and thier signerure to put in our church wall if thats ok with them, if yes just email me back
A great human being, a greater voice is silenced here on earth, but join's God's Heavenly Choir.
I saw Mr. Cook and The Mighty Clouds of Joy in Chicago at the gospel fest in June 2008, I was lucky to meet him and to shake his hand and talk to him for a few minutes. "That was the highlight of 2008 a
very special moment in time" he will be greatly missed. The group
just don't seems to be the same without him, it's like there is something missing !!!!
Thanks Mighty Clouds for many years of great music.
i am very sorry to hear about michael he was a great singer my prayers go out to his family and his group family he is in a better place now we loved him but GOD loved him more RIP MICHAEL
I am saddened because I only know today that he passed away last year. I was just looking at his picture with his signature in it. Michael was such a wonderful and really an inspiration esp. to me. Nobody knows it but he taught me how to improve my style as a singer and he believed in me. Michael will be very missed. He has a very beautiful family and I hope one day his daughter will take his place and shine...love ya
Grace Bellizzi( former member of McDonald's Gospel Choir ).
He was a blessing to me and my husband...
I hope to see his family again...
I am so sadden about the news of michael passing I was look up the
mighty cloudes appointment book to see where they would be performing may 9 this year may 9 of last year was my wife birthday and she enjoyed you all so much until i made up my mine that no matter were
you were i was bring her to see you all again she is also very sadden about michael i am so sorry that i found out so late but our prayers
are with the famiy and with the mighty cloudes god bless you.
In The Yoke Of The Master
Bishop Leviticus Fordham
winston salem nc
Years ago when both parents were living they came on Men's Day and sang down the Eastern Shore I have repeatedly spoken of their greatness to my children my father introduced me to them one by one and the voices stayed in my heart I am extending my prayers that God embrace his family and now I must find a music store with this fine music. May God hold him and cradle him close to his bosom. Love Jones-Dixon
Hello I am So sorry to hear about the loss of Michael cook,I am from South Boston Va,we went to High School together and were very close friends,I can remember many of our days laughing and joking around together,Whats so strange is that for the last couple years I had been on the internet trying to connect with him and seem to never find him,I knew he was singing with the Mighty Clouds of Joy and I sent a couple em's out to their web site but didnt know how to contact him personaly,Today i went on line and was in the process of trying again and got the shoch of my life that he had passed away,We ran into each other a few years after High School and I will never forget the glow on his face when he told me he was singing with the Might Clouds of Joy,I actually didnt believe him until one day I was watching a Bobby Jones special on BET and saw him on there,I called all of my friends and family that I could get a hold to and told them to turn on the channel cause my friend Micheal Cook was on there,It has been over 20yrs since Ive seen him, I know that he is in the Mighty Clouds smiling down on us,And as a friend from the past I can say he wastruely a Joy to be around,God Bless his wife and kids and Michael we will meet again and I can hear you sing again,Love Reginald Briggs,A dear friend South Boston Va,Halifax High School
Michael you will be missed,RIP,My love goes out to the family
I am very saddened by the loss of Michael Cook, what a talent. I took my wife to see the Mighty Clouds live in Indianapolis back in 2004. What a show Mr. Cook really brought the audience home with his ministry! As did all the Mighty Clouds. He will be missed, our prayers to the family, our prayers to the Mighty Clouds...
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