Funeral services for Arthur G. Cook, 78, of Mt. Airy, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church with the Rev. Scott Ledbetter and Mr. Bradley Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Wade Family Cemetery.
Mr. Cook passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022.
Born June 20, 1944, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late B.W. Cook and Lessie Wade Cook. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Rosco Cook, Lamar Cook, G. B. Cook, and Carl Cook.
He retired after 32 years of service from Milliken as a machine fixer. Arthur's greatest joy was his family and he will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed buying and selling used campers and was an avid gardener. He loved hunting, fishing, and camping, but most of all, he loved the Lord. Mr. Cook was of the Holiness faith and attended Hollywood Church of God, where he played the bass guitar with the choir.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Sandra Laverne McEntire Cook of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley and Sherry Cook of Cornelia, and Stanley and Robbie Cook of Baldwin; grandchildren and spouses, Brandon Cook (Amber) of Batesville, Brent Cook (Nichole) of Cornelia, Darren Cook (Jess) of Lula, and Cameron Cook (Jennifer) of Clarkesville; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Cook, Ryder Cook, Natilee Cook, Rayna Cook, Cora Cook, Ella Cook, Amelia Cook, and Scarlett Cook; brother, Bobby Cook of Alto; sister and brother-in-law, Beatrice Cantrell (Ronnie) of Alto; special grandson, Ethan Wilder; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends; and two special fur babies, Dexter and Copper.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.