Mr. Cook was born in Sylacauga, Alabama. He was formerly employed in the grocery business then worked at Aetna and American National Life Insurance, before retiring from Cook Insurance. He had a great sense of humor and will be remembered as being a very compassionate person, devoted husband and loving father. His interests included gardening, wood working, fishing, music and his puppies.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Ruby Cook; brothers, Rex and Morris Cook; and stepson, Timothy “Critter” Jennings.
Surviving are his wife of 35 years, June Jennings Cook; children, James Cook, Jr., Connie Smith and Kay (Drew) Nelson; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 PM. Burial will follow at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).
We respectfully request that "social distancing", wearing masks, and all CDC measures be adhered to at the funeral home and the cemetery.
