James Russell Cook

James Russell Cook of Tazewell, TN was born August 31, 1945, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, December 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family at age of 75. He was saved at an early age and was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church. He served in the United States Army as a Spec 4 stationed in Germany. He served several years with the Claiborne County Memorial Honor Guard, American Legion Post 109. He was preceded in death by parents, Mack & Dovie Cook; brothers Herb, Clarence, Lowell, Leonard, Ray & Carl Cook; father & mother-in-law Silas & Rosie Harvey and special brother-in-law, Rev. Kenneth Harvey.

Hw is survived by Wife of almost 53 years Roma Dell Cook of Tazewell, TN;

Daughter & Son-in-law: Renate & Rev. Kendall Walker of New Tazewell, TN;

Sons: Russ Cook of Tazewell, TN;

Rodney & wife Misty Cook of Washburn, TN and Mark Cook of Tazewell, TN.

Eight Grandchildren: Granddaughters: Brooke Collins & Cody; Brittany Cook, Summer Walker, Caitlin, Skylar, Lilly & Ava Lynn Cook; Grandson, Luke Cook; Great Grandsons: Bryston & Colton Cook; Step Great Granddaughter, Brylee Collins;

Sisters: Ella Vane (Oliver) Boldin, Bubbis Cook & Ann (Randy) Widner;

Brothers: Fred (Betty) Cook & Burt Cook;

Special Sister-in-law: Joyce Harvey; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 until 9 P.M. Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. Funeral service will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday December 9, 2020 in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will follow in the New Bethel Cemetery. The family ask everyone in attendance to please wear mask and do social distancing.

Ministers: Rev. Clifton Wilmoth, Rev. Scotty Lawson and Rev. Darrel (Doc) Hensley;

Singers: Dry Valley Singers;

Pallbearers: Cody Collins, Will Nease, Kenny Dale Harvey, James Hurst, Mike McDaniel and Kevin Brashears; Honorary Pallbearers: Nephews.

Coffey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.