Coach Maurice Cook, 87, of Longview, Texas, passed away on November 3, 2026. His family is preparing to gather with relatives, friends and others who wish to pay their respects and celebrate his life.
According to his obituary shared by Rader Funeral Home of Longview, services honoring Cook will take place on Saturday, November 7, at Oakland Heights Baptist Church in Longview.
The announcement has provided details about the arrangements for those planning to attend and remember Cook. A full obituary is expected to be released at a later date.
Coach Maurice Cook’s Visitation and Funeral Arrangements
The visitation for Coach Maurice Cook is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, at Oakland Heights Baptist Church, located at 1607 Judson Road in Longview, Texas.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., giving family members, friends and community members an opportunity to offer condolences and share memories.
A service celebrating Cook’s life will follow at 11 a.m. at the same church.
Later that afternoon, a committal service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at Memory Park Cemetery, located at 2823 E. Marshall Avenue in Longview.
The arrangements were announced through Rader Funeral Home of Longview, which is caring for the family during this difficult time.
Those who plan to attend can contact the funeral home at (903) 753-3373 for additional information.
Family and Friends Remember Coach Maurice Cook
While the initial obituary announcement provides limited details about Cook’s personal life, it offers an opportunity for those who knew him to share their memories and reflect on the time they spent with him.
The tribute page includes a dedicated space where friends and loved ones can leave messages, photographs and personal stories. Visitors are encouraged to share their favorite memories, lessons they learned from Cook and moments when his kindness made a difference in their lives.
The obituary also invites people to remember special days and experiences they shared with him.
At the time of the announcement, a full obituary was still forthcoming. Additional information about his life, family and personal legacy may be shared when the funeral home releases the complete tribute.
As Longview prepares to honor Cook on November 7, family members, friends and those whose lives he touched will have an opportunity to come together, remember his life and offer support to those closest to him.
