Arthur G. Cook, age 78, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Born on June 20, 1944, in Gainesville, he was a son of the late B.W. Cook and Lessie Wade 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.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: Rosco Cook, Lamar Cook, G. B. Cook, and Carl Cook.
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.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Alto Congregational Holiness Church, with Rev. Scott Ledbetter and Mr. Bradley Cook officiating. Interment will follow in the Wade Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 5-7 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
