William Henry Cook

Mr. William Henry Cook Sr., known by some as Buddy, age 85 of
Covington passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.
He was born December 29, 1938 to Nellie C. and William O. Cook
who preceded him in death. Henry (Buddy) grew up in Decatur
and was a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School.
Over his lifetime, Henry has filled many roles.
Veteran, Fireman, Mechanic, Pollster, provider, successful
husband, parent, grandfather, faithful member and volunteer at
his church, and general helper to too many people to count.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe
during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company for 17 years and retired as a warehouseman.
He had several jobs after that including being a parts driver for
Southern Lincoln Mercury and working with his neighbor Stan
Ryder doing landscaping.
Henry also served as a volunteer Fireman with the Newton
County Fire department for over a decade where he reached the
rank of Captain with the Salem Volunteer Fire Dept. After retiring,
from the Fire Service he worked with the Salem Volunteer
Auxiliary until the closing of the Salem Volunteer Fire Station
After retirement Henry also worked as a poll worker for over 2
decades.
Henry taught many people many things over the years, including
how to drive a straight shift vehicle, run farm equipment, run a
paper route, fix cars, grow a garden, and work hard.

Mr. William Henry Cook Sr., known by some as Buddy, age 85 of
Covington passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024.
He was born December 29, 1938 to Nellie C. and William O. Cook
who preceded him in death. Henry (Buddy) grew up in Decatur
and was a graduate of Southwest Dekalb High School.
Over his lifetime, Henry has filled many roles.
Veteran, Fireman, Mechanic, Pollster, provider, successful
husband, parent, grandfather, faithful member and volunteer at
his church, and general helper to too many people to count.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Europe
during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Goodyear Tire and
Rubber Company for 17 years and retired as a warehouseman.
He had several jobs after that including being a parts driver for
Southern Lincoln Mercury and working with his neighbor Stan
Ryder doing landscaping.
Henry also served as a volunteer Fireman with the Newton
County Fire department for over a decade where he reached the
rank of Captain with the Salem Volunteer Fire Dept. After retiring,
from the Fire Service he worked with the Salem Volunteer
Auxiliary until the closing of the Salem Volunteer Fire Station
After retirement Henry also worked as a poll worker for over 2
decades.
Henry taught many people many things over the years, including
how to drive a straight shift vehicle, run farm equipment, run a
paper route, fix cars, grow a garden, and work hard.

He loved to water ski and ride in his boat and in his younger years
he and his wife had a crew of young people that loved to go to the
lake with them to ski and play in the water.
He was always tinkering with things and loved to collect things to
tinker with, especially if it had a motor. He was a wonderful
husband, an awesome dad, a fantastic grandad to the many
children in his life, and a great-grandad that loved to watch and
interact with his grands at play. He loved his family and friends
and kept in contact with many over the years.
He is survived by his wife Rae Cook; his children Marynell
Singleton (Steve),William H Cook Jr. aka Bill (Carrie); his
grandchildren Justin, Mack, Marcus, Janna, Brandon, Betty,
Stephanie; his great grandchildren Bristol, Brayden,
Micah(deceased), Andrew, Alyssa, Colton, Myleigh, his brother
Clyde Cook (Phyllis) of Powder Springs, their daughters Emily &
LeAnn; along with several nieces, nephews, other family
members, and close friends.
He will be missed.

He loved to water ski and ride in his boat and in his younger years
he and his wife had a crew of young people that loved to go to the
lake with them to ski and play in the water.
He was always tinkering with things and loved to collect things to
tinker with, especially if it had a motor. He was a wonderful
husband, an awesome dad, a fantastic grandad to the many
children in his life, and a great-grandad that loved to watch and
interact with his grands at play. He loved his family and friends
and kept in contact with many over the years.
He is survived by his wife Rae Cook; his children Marynell
Singleton (Steve),William H Cook Jr. aka Bill (Carrie); his
grandchildren Justin, Mack, Marcus, Janna, Brandon, Betty,
Stephanie; his great grandchildren Bristol, Brayden,
Micah(deceased), Andrew, Alyssa, Colton, Myleigh, his brother
Clyde Cook (Phyllis) of Powder Springs, their daughters Emily &
LeAnn; along with several nieces, nephews, other family
members, and close friends.
He will be missed.

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