Bishop Charles Edward Cook of Mighty Gospel Giants Passes Away

From gospel quartet expert Min. Donnie Addison:

It is with sadness that I report the loss of another Quartet Music Pioneer.

As we all know, New York was a hotbed for quartet gospel in the 1950s and 1960s. One of the great groups to rise to prominence was The Mighty Gospel Giants of Brooklyn, New York.

The Giants recorded for large labels like Nashboro and Savoy records but their major hit recordings came with 1968’s “It’s A Needed Time” on Veep Records and 1970’s “Let There Be Peace” on Minit.

On these and almost all other Mighty Gospel Giant recordings, the lead voice was Bishop Charles Edward Cook. On this past Friday, January 23rd 2009, Bishop Cook passed away in Brooklyn, New York.

Below you will find the arrangements for the services honoring this man of God.

The Viewing will take place at the church where he was the Pastor,
January 29th 2009 2 PM – 6 PM
House of David Pentecostal Apostolic Church Inc.
747-749 Hendrix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11207

The Wake will take place on Thursday January 29th 2009 @ 7:30 PM Until
Wayside Baptist Church
1746 Broadway (Corner of Rockaway Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11207

All Groups, Ministers, and other well wishers are welcome to come and celebrate this Pioneer’s life and service to Gospel music and the preaching ministry.

Funeral Services
Friday January 30th 10:00 AM
Wayside Baptist Church
1746 Broadway (Corner of Rockaway Avenue)
Brooklyn, NY 11207

In lieu of flowers, please send donations and cards to his wife and son:
Mrs. Edith Cook or Mr. Victor Cook
932 Dana Avenue
Valley Stream, NY 11580