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COOK, Jr., Robert Word "Bob"

Born November 15, 1924, in Lillington, North Carolina, and passed away on January 4, 2024. His father was Robert Word Cook and mother was Grace Braselton Cook, both predeceased; and two younger brothers, Joseph Braselton "Joe" Cook, and John Richard "Dick" Cook also predeceased. At the age of one, he and his family moved to Atlanta. He attended SMI elementary school in Atlanta, and when the family moved to Norfolk, Virginia, in 1936, he attended GEB School and Granby High School. After high school he attended the Citadel in Charleston, for one year and then was drafted into the Army, in 1943.

Bob served 2 1/2 years during World War II in the 1364th Military Police Company. His company sailed from Wilmington, CA, on the SS Mariposa and landed in Bombay (Mumbai) India, in early 1944. Eventually they arrived at the Assam Valley of India near Dibrugarh. In November he flew over the "hump" (lower part of the Himalayan mountains) landing in Kunming, China and eventually Chengdu in northern China. His B29s bombed Japan from Chengdu, a round-trip of 3000 miles. As the Japanese retreated to the coast, his company arrived in Shanghai and a waiting aircraft carrier to ferry them home in January 1946.

In March 1946, Bob attended Georgia Tech and studied textile engineering, graduating in 1950. He worked in Gainesville, for Chicopee Mills, a part of Johnson & Johnson for 17 years. In 1960, Chicopee transferred Bob and his family to Atlanta, to liaison with a small company that made baby apparel called Rafer. Deciding that he and his family did not want to move back to Gainesville, Bob worked with Atlanta Stove Works eventually becoming distribution manager. After retiring in 1984, Bob served his church, Northside United Methodist for nine years as Building Superintendent, completely retiring in 1995.

He is survived by his absolutely adorable wife, "Mady" of 68 years; and his wonderful family, Robert R. Cook and spouse, Joseph Lee Henson, Reginald D. Cook and his spouse, Wendy Olley Cook, and Caroline "Cady" Carnes and her husband, James "Jerry" Carnes; five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Mady and Bob traveled extensively all over the world and the United States during the past 25 years and recently completed a 16 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Rome, Italy, in 2022. He never failed to put a jigsaw puzzle together if he started it! Bob moved to Corso, Atlanta, in October, 2022, and he thoroughly enjoyed his time there.

Services will be held at Northside United Methodist Church on January 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM, followed by a reception at the church. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 8, 2024.

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Mario J Castillo, MD, PhD & J Kim Clark

December 23, 2024

We just came across this and, although belated, wish you our deepest condolences for your loss.

Marti

January 14, 2024

Dearest Mady, Bobby, Cady, Reggie and your devoted spouses,

Words can't express my very sincere condolences to you. I adored Bob, as did everyone who knew him. We shared endless laughter ... we'd surprise each other, not knowing what quip would amuse us. Recently, he mentioned that he was 99....I said, "You don't look a day over 98"! He laughed and laughed.

Mady, Bob and I played bridge together at Corso....I was taken with his skill and patience.
I have one quick story to tell you ....(there were many). During one bridge game, Mady turned to me and said:"Isn't he cute??!" How wonderful is that?! His and Mady's love was as fresh as it was at its beginning.

I deeply regret not joining you at Bob's service. I am unable to ride the Corso van and couldn't navigate once at the church. But, I am still with you. Please know that I send warm, loving, healing energy to you.
With love to you, Marti

Matthew H. Tully

January 12, 2024

Bob was a true gentleman. He and Mady were dear friends of the Tully family for the past 50 or so years. Our sincerest condolences to Mady and the Cook children, grandchildren and great grandchildren on the loss of a great man.

Velva Woollen

January 10, 2024

Dear dear Mady , Bobby, Reggie and Cady, my heart is broken but also rejoicing in Bob´s long, kind and gentle life!! Memories are plentiful and I am so thankful for our beautiful and long friendship. My love to you and please tell Mady I love her.
Velva

mary wyche lesesne

January 8, 2024

Dear Mady, i´m so sorry to learn that Bob died. All us Lesesnes are sending love and hugs to you. Our years together were so special and i remember the great times we shared! I´m very grateful for this long life filled with so much love. Love, Mary Wyche and Art.

Elizabeth Jackson

January 7, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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