Elmer Cooke, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Hope, AR, received his Bachelor’s Degree from UT Knoxville, LLD from Vanderbilt University, a former United States Assistant District Attorney and was currently a self-employed entrepreneur. He was a member of First United Methodist Church-Lawrenceburg, former member of Lawrenceburg Lions Club and Past President of the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Cooke served his country honorably as a ranger trainer in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Zona Green Cooke.
He is survived by
Wife –
Peggy Cooke, Lawrenceburg, TN
Two Daughters –
Cookie Tankersley (Bill), Lewisburg, TN
Cathy Cunningham (Andy), Brentwood, TN
Two Step-Sons –
Jimmie Campbell (Susan), Raleigh, NC
John Kingsbury, Lawrenceburg, TN
One Step-Daughter –
Helen Gladney, Summertown, TN
One Brother –
Marvin Cooke, California City, CA
One Sister –
Edna Anderson, Pensacola, FL
Three Grandchildren –
James Tankersley (Courtney)
Elizabeth Poarch (Chance)
Taylor Cunningham
Six Step-Grandchildren –
Brittany Campbell
Alli Campbell
Samantha Kingsbury
John Kingsbury
Errica Miller
Laura Brande
Three Great-Grandchildren
Several Nieces and Nephews also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday, January 25, 2016 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Monday, January 25, 2016, with Larry Anderson officiating. Interment will follow at Mimosa Cemetery in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee with full military honors.
