John Thurston Cooke

1927 - 2013

John Thurston Cooke obituary, 1927-2013, Soddy Daisy, TN

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Hamilton Memorial Gardens

5351 Highway 153

Hixson, Tennessee

John Cooke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 11, 2013.

Burial arrangements under the direction of Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

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March 13, 2013

Connie Davis-Baumann

Dear Mrs. Cooke & family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our hearts ache for your loss. Unfortunately, we did not know of Mr. Cooke's passing until today or we would have been there for his services. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
The Davis & Sunderland Family

March 12, 2013

Christopher Crabtree

Rest in peace Uncle Thurston. I am sorry I couldn't make it to the services. I love you all.

March 12, 2013

Lee Rogers

I am so sorry for your loss. Thurston was such a sweet, kind man and always asked about my family when he saw me. He knew all about relationship with others. He was a friend to all he met and always had a kind word. He will be deeply missed!

March 11, 2013

Donna Starring-Smith

To the entire Cooke family, I would like you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. What a wonderful man. Mr. Cooke was. I always loved running into him at different times. He was such a joy to talk too. He will be missed by many but know he is in a better place

March 11, 2013

lynn posey

Heaven has received a glorious angel. Our entire family is keeping each of you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Much Love, Lynn, BB and Evan Posey

March 11, 2013

Coleman & Darlene Armstrong

We love your whole family very much. We will miss Thurston. One of the nicest men we've ever known. He has always been an inspiration and example of a righteous man. May the sweet memories abide with you always & may God lead you by the still waters of His restoring peace.

March 11, 2013

Christine Schiltz

I worked with Thurston at Chattanooga State and truly loved him. He always made me smile and was one of the kindest men I have ever met. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

March 10, 2013

Cindy Mosgrove

Oh how we loved Papaw Cooke! I cannot think of a more precious man. Your family means so much to our family! We will miss Thurston but know he is rejoicing in Heaven! We love you all!

March 10, 2013

We didn't get to know Thurston well since we'd been at DBBC for only a short time before moving to the Northgate campus. But from his demeanor and always kind words for us at Young at Heart dinners, he will be long remembered. Billy and Frieda Hart

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March 10, 2013

FRANK FLEGEL

Dear Bryan Cooke, The Flegel families thought and prayers are with you and the Cooke family dealing with the loss of your Father.

God Bless you all,

Judy and Frank Flegel

March 10, 2013

dear joella ,
i will never forget the times we had together,especially when thurston took me to the father,daughter dinner.i'll always remember how proud i was to have him for a dad even just for one day. god be with you and the family ,you all are in my prayers. terrie nale &family

March 10, 2013

Tommy Crabtree

Uncle Thurston you will be missed every day. I take comfort in that you, grandma lee, uncle frank, grandma and grandpa cooke are once again reunited. I am happy as is Amy that we came up to see ya'll last July and spend several days. I will forever cherish that memory. Rest In Peace Uncle. Love you very much. Love You Aunt Jodi.....

March 10, 2013

Chris Ratliff

I'm going to miss our conversations, buddy. You were one of the first friends I made when we came to Dallas Bay in 2002. I always looked forward to those unexpected times that I would run into you at the convenience stores near Chattanooga state of a morning and we would share a laugh or two and it made the work day alot more easier to do. I feel honored to have been blessed with your smile and friendship as a brother. Heaven is gaining a shining star and gentleman and earth is a little dimmer.
It's not farewell forever, only goodbye for now...We will be meet again my brother, Your friend always in Christ,

March 9, 2013

Dear JoElla and Family,

We love you and are praying for you during this time. Thruston was loved very much and will be greatly missed.

Love,
David and Gayla McNabb

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