Born in Alton, IL, Tom was a son of the late Paul John Cooke and Jadwiga Wolodko Cooke. He was a United States Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War as a Navy 2nd Class Petty Officer E5 on the Mt. McKinley and the Montrose. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 92 in Oconee County and the American Legion Post 56 in Jefferson. Tom loved music and worked as a mobile DJ. He attended Prince Avenue Baptist Church and Southside Church.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Peter Cooke.
Survivors include wife, Nancy Stanley Cooke; daughters, Christy Wall and Angie Wall; brother, Mike Cooke; and sister, Pauline Toombs.
A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m., at Evergreen Memorial Park, with Pastor Jeff Williams officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome in Tom’s honor to the DAV Chapter 92, PO Box 1011, Jefferson, GA 30549.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
