Danny Eugene Cook

Danny E. Cook (Or Gene as he is known by most of his family) was born on 6/24/54 in Memphis, TN to Frances and Dan Cook. He passed away peacefully on 10/18/24 with his family at his side at 70 years old.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Glenda Cook. He is survived by a brother – Tim Cook of Eads, TN and 2 sisters Deborah Chambers and Connie Cook, both of Millington, TN, the mother of his children, Katie Griffin of Horn Lake, MS and his companion, Barbara Kouns Hammond of Cape Canaveral Fl. Five children: Cyndi Rushing of Olive Branch, MS, Teresa Arquitt of Horn Lake MS, Angela Blackburn (Vince) of Texarkana AR, Pamela Lindsley (Scott) of Collierville, TN and Samantha Hooker (Dave) also of Horn Lake MS as well as 15 grandchildren and a plethora of nieces, nephew’s and great grandchildren.

Danny was a veteran in the United States Air Force and a retiree of the Memphis Police department. As a young man stationed at Patrick AFB, Danny fell in love with 2 things: the State of Florida and traveling. He traveled extensively to all corners of the US and many other countries and never hesitated to share his travels with the people that he loved.

Upon retirement, he wasted no time relocating back to Cape Canaveral. where he threw himself into his volunteer work. As a 32nd degree freemason and past patron of the order of the Eastern Star, he made the lodge in Cocoa Beach his second home. He served in almost every role possible, up to and including Worshipful Master. He was also a proud Shriner and often transported children across the state to receive lifesaving care. And in 2023, Danny was acknowledged as a 10-year volunteer of the Brevard County Sheriff’s department. If he was not at home or at the lodge, he could be found directing traffic or fingerprinting children or any of a hundred other things he was asked to do! He was a member of Grace Bible Presbyterian church where he proudly proclaimed his faith and actively studied the Word of God. He truly lived a selfless life and was the best example of a father and husband that he could be.

Donations can be made in Danny’s name to the Shriners Children’s Hospital at https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/

A visitation for Danny will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, 1360 North Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, Florida with a Funeral service to follow.

A Burial will be at Brevard Memorial Park, 320 Spring St, Cocoa, FL 32927.