Thomas Andrew Cook, age 81, of Jasper, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at South Georgia Medical Center in Valdosta, Ga.
Cook, a native of Allen County, Ky., was born on April 27, 1939 to the late Willie Carline Cook and Wavie Lena Willoughby Cook. As a young man Cook joined the United States Navy and ended up in Jacksonville where he met and married Norma Godwin Cook. His time in the Navy was precious and he maintained lifelong friendships (Larry Warren). Cook retired from Occidental (PCS) where he worked as a heavy equipment supervisor. He was an avid arrowhead collector, which of course was made easier by his love of the outdoors and the thrill of the hunt. He was an avid hunter and fishermen. Cook especially enjoyed family time. As "Pop-Pop," he was known as "the best story teller and the wisest man alive." He would never forget his roots in Kentucky and spent months at the time at his home there, often having to jokingly be reminded that he had a home in Florida.
Cook was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Cook and a nephew, Carline Cook. Survivors include: his wife of 59 years, Norma Godwin Cook of Jasper; his son, Tommy Cook (Dana) of Valdosta, Ga.; his daughter, Ona Cheryl Colson (Greg) of Valdosta, Ga.; his brother, Willie Cook (Winnie) of Scottsville, Ky.; three grandchildren: Trace Colson (Katie), Thomas Cook III (Kirbi) and Danielle Cook and one great grandson, Kace Colson all of Valdosta, Ga. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral and burial times in Kentucky are incomplete at this time and will be published when complete. Harry T. Reid Funeral Home, Jasper, Fla., is in charge of local arrangements. T.W. Crow and Son Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements in Scottsville, Ky.