George Cook Jr.

1951 - 2025

George 'Big George' Cook Jr., 73, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born July 11, 1951, in Tuskegee, AL, to the late George and Iona (Layne) Jenkins Jr. George lived most of his life in Brackenridge and the New Kensington area. He was a machinist for Oberg Manufacturing and of the Baptist faith. George enjoyed karaoke, shooting pool, swimming, and darts. He was a gymnast and a Pittsburgh sports fan. George especially enjoyed his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his children, Tyrone Kenny of Pittsburgh, Rhashid Woods of Sewickley, Eric Hollins of Pittsburgh, Rahim Cook of St. Petersburg, FL, Ahmed (Desiree) Gilbert of Aliquippa, Louis Owen of Brackenridge, Ashley Cook of Charlotte, NC, Justin (Jennifer) Hayden of East Deer Township, Nathan Fletcher of Coraopolis, and Brittany Malecki-Cook (Breanna Toney) of Greensburg; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a brother, Joseph (Sue Ann) Miller of Leechburg; and George's companion, Bonnie Gould. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy Malecki-Cook in 2015; son, Jerome Kenny; daughter, Tiffany Malecki-Cook; sister, Mattie Layne; and brother, Tony Layne. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m., Friday, May 2, 2025, in DUSTER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 347 E. 10th Ave., Tarentum, 724-224-1526, where services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with Rev. Rubin R. Bailey II, Interim Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church, Braddock, officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Royal Cemetery, Glenshaw. VISIT: dusterfh.com