Fred Cook Jr.

Fred Glenn Cook Jr. 83, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 28, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of Walker County, a son of the late Fred and Eva Harris Cook. Mr. Cook joined the First Baptist Church of Rossville on May 22, 1941. He was an active deacon and a choir member. Fred retired from the United States Postal Service in 1990 with 30 years of service. He attended Lakeview Elementary School and was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1948, and attended West Georgia College. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Elbert and Elizabeth Harris and Frank and Dallas Cook; infant son, Roger Alan Cook; brother, Lamar H. Cook; and sister, Martha Ann Smith. Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Herschelene Powell Cook; son and daughter-in-law. Fred G. (Karen) Cook III; daughter and son-in-law Ellen Denise (Marco) Cevenini; five loving grandchildren, Jennifer, Courtney, and Ashley Cook, Sophia and Marco Cevenini. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. today, Aug. 1, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Paul Williams and Rev. Don Givens officiating. Interment will in Peavine Cemetery. Visit www.Heritagefh.com to share words of comfort with the family and view the memorial tribute. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Rossville, Rossville, GA 30741. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.