Cover photo for Thomas Edward Cook, Sr.'s Obituary
1954 Thomas 2022

Thomas Edward Cook, Sr.

June 28, 1954 — June 5, 2022

Guyton

Thomas “Elvis” Edward Cook, Sr., 67, passed away, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Cook was born on June 28, 1954, in Savannah to the late Thomas and Mary Cook. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, where he sang for the church.

Known by “Elvis” to many, Mr. Cook had an impactful work career. He worked as a truck driver for Hutchinson Transport, and in his free time enjoyed volunteering. He was a volunteer firefighter for Guyton before retiring as an assistant chief. His most recent job was with Roebling Road Raceway as a master corner marshal at turn station 6. Known by his family as Mr. Fix It, he loved wood working and being the general handy man for his family. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

Mr. Cook is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Franklin and Mary Frisbee Cook; and brother, Ben Cunningham.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Brenda NeSmith Cook; sons, Thomas Cook, Jr., Joshua Cook, and Matthew Cook; mother-in-law, Joan NeSmith; and sister-in-law, Pam NeSmith.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Carlson & Riggs Funeral Home.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Thomas Edward Cook, Sr., please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Memorial Service

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Carlson & Riggs Funeral Home

1979 Georgia 119, Guyton, GA 31312

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Photo Gallery

Visits: 21

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Send a Card

Send a Card