Mr. Thomas Cook gained his Heavenly wings on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at the age of 79 years. He was born March 10, 1935 in Urbana, Arkansas to Cora Brown and Johnnie Lee Cook.
Thomas relocated to Saginaw, Michigan in 1964 where he began employment with Saginaw Grey Iron Foundry. He was also a member of UAW Local 668. After several years of faithful service he retired in 1985. In 1974 he joined Judy Ann Anderson in holy matrimony. She preceded him in death on December 3, 2013. Thomas was a member of Greater Williams Temple COGIC under the leadership of Bishop Herbert Williams where he served on the usher board. He enjoyed fishing, boat riding and detailing his toys which were his cars. Thomas loved sitting on his porch sharing stories with his neighborhood buddies. He was known as the class act. His presence will be truly missed.
He leaves to celebrate his legacy one daughter, DeWanda (Herbert) Cook Weaver of Seattle, Washington; two stepdaughters, Sheryl Anderson Steward of Saginaw, Michigan and Laurie Candy (Isiah) Scott of Louisville, Kentucky; two sons, Lynn Melvin Cook of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Anthony Anderson of Jackson, Tennessee; one sister, Dora Ward of Urbana, Arkansas; two brothers, Raymond (Jean) Thompson of Georgia and Elder Ardis (Gloria) Thompson of Saginaw, Michigan; a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including his special friends, Tom Webb, Walter Sherman and Charles Lee.
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Cook, children, Vicki Cook Scott, Steven Michael Cook, Thomas Neal Cook and Donna Marie Anderson, father, Johnnie Lee Cook, mother, Cora Thompson, stepfather, Dallas Thompson and one brother, Hosie Cook.
The family wishes to express special thanks to everyone who offered heartfelt condolences, prayers and kind words.
Drive-Thru Viewing: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Visitation: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 9:00am until time of service.
Family Hour - 11:00am
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-754-4826
Funeral Service: Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 12:00pm
Paradise Funeral Chapel
3100 South Washington Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan
989-754-4826
Officiating: Pastor Arthur Atkins
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