Jesse Hicks Cook, Jr.
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Jesse Hicks Cook, Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday night, May 21,2021. He was born on August 25,1936 in Sumter SC. He was a 1955 graduate of Toccoa High School. He sustained a spinal cord injury in 1955 that left him a paraplegic but faced this injury with determination, perseverance, hope and faith. He was a resident of Smyrna for over 60 years and repaired watches for his customers in the Smyrna community for over 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Lord Cook, as well as his parents Henrietta Camp Cook and Jesse Hicks Cook, Sr. . He is survived by his son, Christopher Cook, sister, Barbara Edwards and brother, Jack Cook as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Saturday May 29, 2021 at 2pm at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Rd with Rev. Derek Porter officiating.
Graveside services will be held Friday July 16 at 10:30 Am at Georgia Memorial Park Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at www.GeorgiaMemorialPark.com.
Georgia Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2000 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060. 770-432-0771.