Timothy Ervin "Tim" Cook Sr.

Timothy Ervin Cook Sr., 82, of Cleveland, TN passed away on February 6, 2021. He was born on July 9, 1938 in San Diego, CA to the late Florian and Ruth Cook. Tim moved to Cleveland in 1994 from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church Cleveland. Faith was the most central and meaningful part of Tim’s life, followed closely by his family. He will forever be remembered for his great stories and the way he inspired many through encouragement and kind words. Tim never met a stranger. He loved to travel, fish, attend sporting events, and was a voracious reader. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 51 years, Betty Cook; three children: Bonnie Hensley and husband Jamie of Harrison and their children Ryder and Hudson; Tim Cook Jr. and his wife Julia and their children: Grayson, Tripp, Lilly, and Cyrus Cash of Seneca, SC; Cal Cook and his wife Cande and their children Cooper and Caroline of Mt. Pleasant, SC.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Tim can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38015.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Tim or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral & Cremation Service and the Cody family are honored to assist the Cook family with these arrangements.