Roy Meeks Cook Jr

January 23, 2020

Mr. Roy Meeks Cook, Jr., age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Mr. Roy was born in Memphis, TN. to the late Roy Meeks Cook, Sr. and the late Garah (Morgan) Cook. He was the owner of Cook Implement Company, Inc., an authorized John Deere dealership with locations in Halls and Alamo, from 1959-1998. In addition to being a business owner and farmer, Mr. Roy was an avid pilot. He also served his community in many capacities during his life including: Lauderdale County Commissioner (1970-2006), Board of Directors for the Bank of Halls (1976-2016) and a member of the Parr Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Janice (Stephens) Cook. Mr. Roy also leaves a daughter, Betsy (Joel) Hoff Jordan, two sons; Roy Cook, III and Thomas Morgan Cook. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Lauren (Bobby) Vandermolen Jones and one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Jones. Mr. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Cutchin Cook, and daughter, Rene Michelle Cook. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Halls First United Methodist Church, 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN with Phil Meeks and Dr. Don Carver officiating. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 25 from 1:00 pm until the service time at the church. "A GOOD ONE HAS GONE WEST"