John Phillip Cook

John Phillip Cook obituary, Franklin, NC

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John Cook Obituary

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Mr. John Phillip Cook, 86, passed way Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Mr. Cook was born January 29, 1940, in Macon Co. NC to the late Lon H. Cook and Rachel Ammons Cook.

Mr. Cook worked as a meat cutter for Winn Dixie for 21 years and CR Industries for 17 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Korean Conflict. He loved vintage Chevrolet trucks, collecting and shopping for antiques, but most of all he loved to work and spend time with his family. He was a member of the Prentiss Church of God where he served in many areas of the church as he was able.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Susie Passmore Cook; a son, Keith P. Cook (Crystal); siblings, Violet Pannell, Betty Douglas, Sharon Cook, Eugene Cook, Richard Cook, and Otis Cook; six grandchildren, Kara Carnes, Logan Redding, Brooklyn Cook, Tyler Cook, Miranda Cook, and Mekenzie Cook; two great-grandchildren, Ledger Redding and Kade Jackson, and a great grandson due in April.

In addition to his parents Mr. Cook was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Cook in 2021; siblings, Jessie Lee Sprinkle, Pearl Cook, Ellen Landing, and James Cook. 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, February 15, 2026, in the Grant Chapel with the Rev. Don Moffitt officiating. Burial will follow at Tellico Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30-2:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations can be made to Four Seasons Hospice 571 South Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.

Online condolences can be left at ww.bryantgrntfuneralhome.com

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Cook family.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

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Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home

105 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

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Feb

15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home

105 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.