Mr. Rex Cook

Mr. Dearl Rex Cook, age 84 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at his residence.

Mr. Cook was born in Summerville, Georgia on April 14, 1938, son of the late Clarence Ellis Cook and Annie Ruth Spain Cook.  He was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and prior to retirement, was employed in the Maintenance Department of Mt. Vernon Mills.  He enjoyed woodworking, especially making walking sticks, loved to tinker around in his shops and loved going to Trade Day.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his brother, Francis Ellis “Cookie” Cook and a son-in-law, Greg Eaves.

Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Imogene Holloway Cook; sons, Greg and Gail Cook and Scott and Melissa Cook; daughters and son-in-law, Annette Cook Eaves and Gina and Jimbo Crabtree; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment services for Mr. Cook will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 4:30 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Harris officiating.  Rev. John Hayes will have a prayer with the family at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Scott Cook, Lamar Gilliland, Kevin Gilliland, Jimbo Crabtree, Wade Eaves and Toby Morrison.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Mr. Cook’s Friends.

Mr. Cook will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 3:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Dearl Rex Cook.  Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and to post condolences.