Mr. William Gary Cook

William Gary Cook, age 66, of Shelbyville, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, and the professional and compassionate staff of Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford.
Funeral services will be 2 PM Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Feldhaus Memorial Chapel. Albert Cook is officiating, with burial to follow at Hazel Cemetery in Bell Buckle.
The family will receive visitors 5-8 PM Saturday, July 29, 2023, at the funeral home.
Gary was born on August 24, 1956, in Bedford County to the late James Harold Cook and Nell Liggett Cook. He loved God, his family, and his friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest. There was not a day that passed that he did not feel blessed. Many years were spent vacationing, golfing, and coaching girls softball. He loved the University of Tennessee Vols, the Titans, and the Predators. He was a supervisor at Pepsi Bottling Company, retired, and attended the Church of Christ.
Gary's main sidekick was his grandson, Deacon, age 2. He brought so much joy to his life. Gary will always be remembered for the lives that he touched.
Survivors include his loving wife, Mary Tim McHaffie Cook, of Shelbyville; his daughter, Amanda Cook (Dustin) Stluka, and grandson, Deacon, of Wartrace, Tennessee; sister, Marie (Doug) Snyder, of Shelbyville; brother, Ray (Patsy Cook), of Shelbyville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
New Destiny Dog Rescue https://newdestinydogrescue.org and mail at
202 East Highland Avenue, Shelbyville, TN 37160
or
Southside Church of Christ Building Fund for Fellowship Hall
108 Narrows Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160
Feldhaus Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.