Ernest B. Cook, Jr., born July 3, 1935, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015, at his home in Montgomery. He was preceded in death by his infant grandson, Andrew Barton Cook; mother, Ruth Cook; sisters, Louise Morgan and Jaunita Folmar. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Cook; sons, Bart (Anelda), Nelson (Debbie) and Darrell (Dee); five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and sister, Martha Leach.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2015, at Leak Memory Chapel with Dr. Teman Knight and Rev. Lenny Bolton officiating. Entombment will follow at Greenwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at Leak Memory Chapel.Pallbearers will be Brandon Cook, Larry Leach, Wyatt Robinson, Chris Kratzer, Jeff King and Bryan Morgan.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Deacon Benevolence Fund at Heritage Baptist Church.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.leak-mc.com.
