Ryan Cook Obituary
He was born April 11, 1984, in Shelbyville, TN. Ryan was a graduate of Shelbyville Central High School class of 2002 and a member of Edgemont Baptist Church.
Ryan was employed at Shelbyville Lumber Company now Forge and Build, but he wore many hats: a plumber and electrician.
He is survived by his daughters, Alivia Cook of Murfreesboro, TN and Makenzie Cook of Shelbyville, TN; parents, Dwayne and Melanie Stacy Cook; grandparents, Paul and Elaine Stacy and the late Roy and Mae Floyd Cook.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Edgemont Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy West officiating.
Visitation will be held prior to the service from 3 to 5 p.m. at the church.
Memorial donations can be made to Edgemont Baptist Youth Group, 150 Fairfield Pike, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com
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