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James Cook Obituary
Mr. Cook was a lifelong resident of Augusta. He retired from Georgia Iron Works after 19 years and then opened Cook's Machine Shop. He is a past member of the Eternal Order of Eagles.
Family members, in addition to his wife, include his sons: Roscoe C. Cook and wife Donna of Augusta, James R. Cook and wife Brenda of Waynesboro, and James M. Cook, Jr. and wife Jessica of Augusta; daughter: Stacey D. Deas and husband Lee of Appling; stepson: Bryan S. Lee and wife Dana of Seneca, SC; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and brother: Eugene Wing Cook of Augusta. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Addie Hett Cook, three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Gene Hollins and Rev. Cleve Garrison officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jack "Bubba" O'Tyson, Randy Carter, Richard Carter, Robert "BJ" Rodriguez, Wayne Beazley, and Charles Beazley. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Walden, John Wood, Bobby Hood, Alan Herndon, Robert "Sandy" Holliday, Herman Kersey, Garrett Fulcher, and John "Red" Owens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Meg Harmon
July 18, 2017
Oh wow, I remember MR. Cook when his sister was on hospice right there by the shop so many years ago. What a good brother and kind man. I will always remember him.
John Gray
June 27, 2017
Gene, I m sorry to hear about Honey, I just found out, he was loved by many and enjoyed life to the max, I know you will miss him, and may you find comfort by remembering all the Good time the both of you shared...
Steve &a Angela Scott
June 22, 2017
Gene and family sorry to hear of your loss he was a good friend that we will miss
Nick and Dale DeLaigle
June 22, 2017
Gene, we did not know of Honey's death until it was to late to go to funeral. We both thought so much of Honey. Please know we are here for you. You and the family are in our prayers. Love you. Nick and Dale DeLaigle
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Barbara Noland
June 22, 2017
Stacey and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Barbara and Allen
Carol patterson Sweeney
June 20, 2017
Always hard to let them go. Prayers for the family.
Bob Lane
June 20, 2017
Mrs Gene and family. So sorry to hear of Honey passing. We are out of town and can not make it back, but our prayers are with you. For the time I have known Honey, I will always remember his big smile, outgoing personality and down to earth friendship. May you Rest In Peace my friend for you certainly earned it.
Susan, leonard Herb
June 20, 2017
Gene,sorry for your loss and ours ,he was a good friend to sand and I. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Susan and Leonard Herb. Tybee Island. Ga.
Michelle and Larry Chancey
June 20, 2017
You will truly be missed Mr Honey,, Prayers for the family..
Michelle Chancey
June 20, 2017
Mrs. Gene and family, Mr Honey was a great man and will be truly missed, I.ll miss his stories for sure..RIP.. May God bless this family at this time and always..Michelle and Larry Chancey
Pamela Johnson
June 20, 2017
Praying that God gives you and your family the strength to get through this difficult time. He was a sweet man. I know he will be missed by many. Glad I got the chance to know him. Love y'all and here if you need anything.
Mark Herbert
June 20, 2017
Stacy
I know how you feel but be assured your Dad is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He has enternal life. Prayers for you and your family.
Brian and Darlene Powell
June 19, 2017
Your family, is in our hearts and prayers. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around and give you peace and comfort during this time. Honey was a wonderful man. We will be keeping the family in our prayers. All our love.
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