Sam Cooke had three children with his wife, Barbara Campbell.
Sam Cooke married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Campbell, in 1959. The wedding ceremony was held at Barbara's grandmother's house in Chicago, and Sam's own father performed the service. Throughout their marriage, Sam and Barbara welcomed three children into their family: two daughters and one son.
The children Sam Cooke shared with Barbara Campbell were:
- Linda Cooke (daughter)
- Tracey Cooke (daughter)
- Vincent Cooke (son)
Tragically, their son Vincent died in 1963 at the young age of eighteen months.
Sam Cooke's Family Life with Barbara Campbell
| Child's Name | Gender | Notable Details |
|---|---|---|
| Linda | Daughter | |
| Tracey | Daughter | |
| Vincent | Son | Passed away tragically in 1963 at 18 months old |
