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Tracy Cook Obituary

OKEECHOBEE - Tracy Dan Cook died April 19, 2014. He was born April 23, 1969 in Dothan, Alabama to Tommy Dan Cook and Rhonda Gayle Mixon. A resident of Okeechobee since 1980, he was a member of the Okeechobee High School Band until he graduated in 1988. Mr. Cook proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Church of Our Saviour. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene Mixon "Big Daddy", Mildred Mixon "Big Momma" and Jewell Dean Cook "Sweet Momma"; and his stepsister, Shanda Altman. He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Altman (Red) of Okeechobee; father, Tommy Dan Cook of Panama City; sister, Lisa Cook of Panama City; stepbrother, Shane Altman (Laura) of Okeechobee. The family will receive friends 3 p.m. until services at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Okeechobee, PO Box 1548, Okeechobee, FL 34973. Those wishing to leave a message of condolence may sign the register book at, www.OkeechobeeFuneralHome.com All arrangements are entrusted to the direction and care of the Buxton, Bass and Conway families of the Buxton & Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home, 400 North Parrott Avenue, Okeechobee, Florida, 34972.

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Published by Lake Okeechobee News and SouthCentralLife.com on Apr. 23, 2014.

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Mike and Janet Sears

April 25, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Be is remembered him with fond memories. Prayers go out to you.

Melanie Anderson

April 23, 2014

I was saddened to learn of Tracy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I remember him fondly.

Dowling & Cheri Watford

April 22, 2014

Our sincere sympathy to all the family. May God grant you strength and comfort during this very difficult time. May the support of family and friends lift you up and sustain you.

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