Background
III, Arthur Clement Cook, was born on July 22, 1944 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Arthur Clement and Thelma (Lewis) C.
III, Arthur Clement Cook, was born on July 22, 1944 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Arthur Clement and Thelma (Lewis) C.
AB, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, 1966.
Director food service Belmont (North Carolina) Abby College, 1967-1970. Chef Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, 1970-1973. Executive chef Briarwood Swim and Racquet Club, Richmond, Virginia, 1972-1974, Flying Machine Restaurant, Richmond, 1974-1976.
Executive sous chef Fanny's Restaurant, 1976, Gallego's Mills Restaurant, Richmond, 1976-1977, Berkeley Club, Richmond, 1977-1978, Westwood Racquet Club, Richmond, from 1978. Food service apprentice instructor Richmond Public Schools, since 1984.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1960-1964, Vietnam. Member American Culinary Federation, Virginia Chef's Association (president since 1987, treasurer 1985-1987).
Married Joyce Ann Cooper, January 28, 1967 (divorced December 1977). 1 child, Arthur IV; Married Mary Emma Talbert, December 16, 1977. Children: Alton, Kendall, Marvin, Lisa.