Marshall Loran Cook, beloved dad, PawDaddy, brother, uncle and friend was released from his earthly bonds Thursday, February 15, 2018, in Tyler, Texas with his family at his side. Marshall’s wishes were that he be cremated and his ashes spread around Athens from the back of a pickup truck and the golf course at Athens Country Club. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Gardens of Athens Community Room, 314 Wood Street, Athens.
Born November 3, 1946, in Athens, Marshall was the son of Loran “Chunk” and Maureen Thomas Cook. His paternal grandparents were N.B. “Boney” and Parthenia “Theney” Driver Cook and maternal grandparents Lloyd J. and Maude Carrifee Thomas, all of Henderson County. He often credited Mammy Gatlin for first teaching him manners and respect for himself and others and the many years spent worshipping his Savior, Jesus Christ, in the Baptist Church. These teachings were reinforced by the unconditional love and support of Grandmother and Grandaddy Thomas and his dear Auntie Joyce. Raised as brothers to cousins Tommy, Larry and Donny Wallace, the bonds formed were to last throughout their lives. There was also a very special love and friendship between “Bubba” and his little sister, Sally.
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