Funeral services for Anthony Cook, 57, of Lula, were held Sunday, Feb. 13, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart. Pastor Jason Simmons and the Rev. Leon Miller officiated. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Baptist Church cemetery where the Rev. Isaac Carlyle officiated.
Mr. Cook passed away Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.
Born Nov. 19, 1964, in Demorest, he was a son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Ann McEntire Cook.
For the past 33 years, Anthony owned and operated Cook's Sanitation Service along with his wife. He was a member of Diamond Hill Baptist Church and was also a minister and had pastored several area churches. Anthony was a family man who greatly enjoyed spending time with his closely knit family, and especially loved his granddaughter. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ruby Stephens Cook of Lula; daughter and son-in-law, Brittany and Corey Holley of Lula and granddaughter, Raelyn Holley; sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Carson Crocker of Alto; brothers and sisters-in-law, Benny and Lisa Cook of Cornelia and Mitchell and Annette Cook of Lula; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.