FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (Covering Katy News) – Rob Cook, a twenty-nine-year Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Constable, has died.
Cook, 74, was a fifth-generation native Texan. He served as Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Constable from 1988 to 2017 and was a lifelong Republican.
The Public visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 BF Terry Boulevard in Rosenberg.
The Funeral Service is Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. at the Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home, and Burial will follow at the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, 2565 Pilgrims Rest Road in Bellville.
Cook worked with four sheriffs, five county judges, three district attorneys, and numerous county commissioners during a law enforcement career that spanned three decades.
Fort Bend County Commissioner Precinct 3 Andy Meyers remembers Cook for what he did as a law enforcement officer and the community.
"He was a leader and a volunteer who was always willing to help, whether it was the Boy Scouts, the Houston Rodeo or any other charitable organization," Meyers said. "Rob and I had a great relationship when he was Constable of Precinct 3. He was a dear friend, and I will miss him, particularly his infectious sense of humor."
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Rob Cook, left: A 2014 photo where Commissioner Andy Meyers recognized two of Rob Cook's deputies who saved a woman's life.
Cook had a bachelor of science degree from Texas Tech University. He had the highest peace officer certification available from the State of Texas and was a certified law enforcement instructor and certified firearms instructor.
Cook graduated from the FBI National Academy, the FBI Command College, and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Program.
In addition to being Precinct 3 Constable, Cook also gave back to his community by being a member of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and Katy Chamber of Commerce, a life member and committeeman of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and a life member of the Fort Bend County Fair Association, where he served on multiple committees.
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Retired Constable Rob Cook
Cook was involved in Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years, serving as cubmaster, assistant scoutmaster, director of day camp training, merit badge counselor, and Friends of Scouting Capital Campaign director.
Cook also served on the advisory board for CASA (Child Advocates of Fort Bend) and was a coach, sponsor, and board member of Lamar Little League.
He was vice president and co-founder of DreamCatchers, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides outdoor experiences to children who are physically challenged or facing terminal situations.
This story will be updated when funeral arrangements are available.
Obituary for Constable Rob Cook
Disclaimer: Covering Katy News owner Dennis Spellman is an employee of the Fort Bend County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office.