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Thomas Cook Obituary
Thomas relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964 where he began employment with Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry. He was also a member of UAW Local 668. After several years of faithful service he retired in 1985. In 1974 he joined Judy Ann Anderson in holy matrimony. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2013. Thomas was a member of Greater Williams Temple COGIC under the leadership of Bishop Herbert Williams where he served on the usher board. He enjoyed fishing, boat riding and detailing his ?toys? which were his cars. Thomas loved sitting on his porch sharing stories with his neighborhood buddies. He was known as the ?class act?. His presence will be truly missed.
He leaves to celebrate his legacy one daughter, DeWanda (Herbert) Cook Weaver of Seattle, Washington; two stepdaughters, Sheryl Anderson Steward of Saginaw, Michigan and Laurie ?Candy? (Isiah) Scott of Louisville, Kentucky; two sons, Lynn Melvin Cook of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Anthony Anderson of Jackson, Tennessee; one sister, Dora Ward of Urbana, Arkansas; two brothers, Raymond (Jean) Thompson of Georgia and Elder Ardis (Gloria) Thompson of Saginaw, Michigan; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including his special friends, Tom Webb, Walter Sherman and Charles Lee.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Cook, children, Vicki Cook Scott, Steven Michael Cook, Thomas Neal Cook and Donna Marie Anderson, father, Johnnie Lee Cook, mother, Cora Thompson, stepfather, Dallas Thompson and one brother, Hosie Cook.
The family wishes to express special thanks to everyone who offered heartfelt condolences, prayers and kind words.
Drive-Thru Viewing: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Visitation: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 9:00am until time of service.
Family Hour - 11:00am
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-754-4826
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 12:00pm
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-754-4826
Officiating: Pastor Arthur Atkins
Deirdre Martin
March 6, 2015
Eventhough Mr Cook was not my biological father. He was like a father. He will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Dawn Blaylock
January 29, 2015
Mr.Cook will be greatly missed from your Carter Street Family. Dawn, Apple and Von
Shelva Veal
January 29, 2015
Shelva (Jean) Veal
To the family. My prayers are with you.
Expressing heartfelt sympathy to my long time friends. We are family and always will be. Trust in the Lord for leadership and comfort.
Love
Jean
Vanessa Johnson
January 28, 2015
To my family of Thomas Cook my uncle I'm sure going to miss him, the ole coolest uncle ever, I remember all the days I. Spent the night as a kid it was fun. Unc RIH I'll always love you. Your niece Vanessa Johnson Phoenix, AZ.
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Sylvia George
January 27, 2015
To: Sheryl, Candy and entire Cook family,
On behalf of myself and Marcus, we are so sorry to hear of Pop Thomas making his transition. I am going to miss him patrolling the streets in our neighborhood, but we know that he is in a better place. He always treated Marcus like he was one of his grandchildren and Marcus always treated as well as respected him as his grandfather. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that him and Ma Judy are together again, smiling down on all of us. You all are in our prayers.
With Sympathy,
Sylvia, Marcus and Johnathon George
Pastor Terry Randolph
January 27, 2015
Pastor Terry Randolph and the Gethsemane MBC of Flint, MI would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Cook was a dear friend and neighbor. He always had a smile on his face,he loved people and life. May God keep you all during the homegoing of our dear friend and love one is our prayer .
Bobbi Brown
January 24, 2015
We truly share your sadness. You have lost someone very special, who touched so many. I met Mr. Cook threw Mr. Robert Culbert who also have passed. I have also loss my mother 16 days ago. May the good lord give the family comfort during this time.
Sona Carruth
January 23, 2015
Family I am truly devastated to hear of my longtime friend going on toGory cause I know that its where he is him and Judy but hold on to GODs unchanging hand and he will see yall through...To God be the Glory
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