Dareon Tyrese Cook

Dareon Tyrese Cook (November 17, 1998 – September 5, 2017) is remembered for the love he shared with family and the quiet ways he brightened ordinary days. A son of Erica Cook and Michael Cook, Dareon was part of a large, close-knit family that included sisters and brothers who recall his presence at family gatherings and the everyday moments that made him uniquely himself.

Though still young, Dareon left an impression on those around him through his easygoing manner and his place among siblings and cousins. Family notices for his services reflect a community of relatives and friends who came together to honor him, remembering his laughter, his role in family life, and the connections he treasured.

Services were arranged by Richardson Funeral Home in Louisburg, North Carolina, with visitation and a funeral held in mid-September 2017. Those who attended spoke of his importance to a wide circle of loved ones and the comfort of shared memories.

Dareon’s life is preserved in the hearts of his family: his mother Erica, his father Michael, his sisters Domineek Bufford, Dainaira Cook, Daisha Cook, Neveah Lamar, Nevaeh Miller, and his brothers Kyle Melton, Michael A. Cook, Elijah Lamar, Emanuel Lamar, Mykhi Cook, and Randall Miller. The many expressions of sympathy and the family gatherings that followed his passing reflect how valued he was by those who knew him best.

Though his time was brief, Dareon’s memory endures through the stories family members continue to tell — small remembrances of shared meals, conversations, and the presence of a son and sibling whose life mattered deeply to those around him. He is lovingly remembered and missed by family and friends who keep his memory alive.