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Thomas McCook Obituary
May 23, 1939 - September 17, 2013
Macon, GA- Thomas Harlan "Tommy" McCook passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Services will be 11:00AM on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Highland Hills Baptist Church with the Reverend Cass DuCharme and Dr. Jim Dant officiating. Family will greet friends between 5:00-8:00PM at 4848 Brittany Drive, Macon, Georgia on Thursday, September 19, 2013. Donations may be made to donor's favorite charity.
Tommy was a member of Highland Hills Baptist Church. He was a lifetime resident of Macon, Georgia. He was the son of the late James Washington McCook, Jr. and the late Elizabeth Hay McCook. Tommy graduated from Lanier High School in 1958 and attended Mercer University and The University of Georgia where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He left The University of Georgia to help run his late father's business, Macon Concrete Pipe Company. Tommy was Chairman of the Board of First Liberty Bank. He graciously supported many local charities. He was a member of the Macon Civic Club. Tommy was a patient, humble, loving man whose family always came first. To his family and friends, his wonderful sense of humor was a source of joy. He loved animals and children, and he shared a generosity of spirit with people from all walks of life. His strength of character under physical duress was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Mimi Lanier McCook of Macon; daughter, Wimberley McCook Rader (Richard) of Macon; son, Thomas Harlan McCook, Jr. (Cammie) of Macon; five grandchildren, Mimi and Gabrielle Rader, Tommy McCook III, Evans McCook, and Shorter McCook all of Macon; brother, Jimmy McCook (Toni) of Macon; sister, Virginia McCook Solomon (King) of Macon; first-cousin, Billy Anderson (Carolyn) of Macon; nieces and nephews, Kathleen McCook Hofstadter (Bob) of Raleigh, North Carolina, James McCook IV of Athens, Georgia, Lee Lineberger (Ann) of Macon, and Lisa Lineberger of Macon; five great nieces and nephews, Zack Hofstadter, Lee Lineberger IV, Jackie Lineberger, Virginia Ann Lineberger, and Jimmy Hernandez; special family friends, Carlton Shipp, Derek Toliver, Carolyn Shipp, and Sabine Andersen; and his canine companion, Sugarfoot McCook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas McCook
Josh ands Susie Neel
November 25, 2013
Thomas, I always will remember Mr. McCook as a kind man with a quick smile. He was loved by his children and admired by others. Your family is in my prayers.
Patricia Byars Stanfield
October 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Emma Jo Ivey
September 26, 2013
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
Cheri League, Dennis
September 23, 2013
I am so sad to hear this news. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Edward Taylor
September 21, 2013
Dear Mimi and all, I loved tommy. We had some times together, his 58 Chevvy, all the misbehaving we did , and his incredible centerness in every thing. I want you to be well, and all who mourne for this loss. Love to you, Ed Taylor
R. Leslie Hammock
September 20, 2013
I regret not knowing Tommy--certainly my loss. But, have long valued the friendship of his brother, James and wife Toni. My heart goes out to the entire McCook family at this difficult time.
juanita roberts
September 20, 2013
Mccook family my deepest condolences to all of on the passing of your family member.Sincerely the Roberts family.
Eddie Johnson
September 20, 2013
Thomas sorry to hear about your Dad. May the lord be with you all in this time of sorrow. God Bless.
September 20, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you guys. Godspeed. John Dukes
Leo Huckabee
September 20, 2013
So sorry for your loss.
Blake Clark
September 20, 2013
Tommy was the consummate, pluperfect gentleman. He was a great guy to have as a cousin and he looked out for me when he was a teenager and I was a little kid. I will miss him forever
Beth Godbee
September 19, 2013
Mimi, Wimberley, and Thomas,
I am so sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. I have such fond memories of the times I spent in your home caring for Wimberly and Thomas as kids. I pray that God will surround you with His peace and comfort durng this time.
September 19, 2013
Mimi, Tommy will always be a special part of my childhood memories. We went all the way through grammar school together. knew him through you, Lanier/class reunions and UGA.
He was quite a special GUY.
With sympathy and care,
Mary Simmons Brown and
Bonnie Best
September 19, 2013
Mimi,
I am sending you hugs from California. You know how much Tommy and your entire family mean to me. Knowing he is in peace and in a better place than us don't not ease the sadness that I feel right now. I loved the sparkle in Tommy's eyes, he was such a special, funny and kind man. Much, much love to you!,
Bonnie Ramsbottom Best
The Culbreths
September 19, 2013
McCook family
So sorry for your loss
September 19, 2013
So sorry for your loss. -Frank Kern
Frank Hall
September 19, 2013
My sympathies to all of the McCook family. I have fond memories of growing up in Shirley Hills with my "mentors" Tommy and Bobby McCord.
September 19, 2013
Mrs. Mimi,
I was so shocked to see that Mr. Tommy passed. He was my FAVORITE patient. He will truly be missed. You are in my prayers. We love You. Patricia (Allentown) @ Heart of Georgia Cardiology
September 19, 2013
Sorry to heat about Tommy. Jerry McCommon
John Henry and Doris (Banks) Pittman
September 19, 2013
Mimi and family. So sorry to learn of Tommy's passing. Knowing that he is in a better place doesn't lessen our sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve your loss. Just remember the good times.
Kimberly Fernandez
September 18, 2013
Dear McCook Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of growing up down the street from you. Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kimberly Fernandez
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