Odes Lee Cook, age 87, was born February 14, 1936 to Walter and Edna Cook in Banner Springs, TN and passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Crossville, TN.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Janelle (Baldwin) Cooke; sisters Julie Copeland of Livingston, Ethel Ramsey of Banner-Roslin, Joyce Adkins of Jamestown, Reba & Joe Inman of Oak Ridge; brother Dewey Cook of Grimsley; extra special nephew Eddie Corrie Cook of Clarkrange, who was always like a son to him; a host of other nephews, too numerous to mention; extra special nieces Edwina Cook of Clarkrange, Jennifer Walker of Mount Juliet, Beverly Atkinson of Jamestown, and Karen Emmert of Knoxville; a host of other nieces, too numerous to mention; special sisters-in-law Breneda Livingston of Cookeville, Peggy Cook of Clarkrange, Sharon Davis of Jamestown, Sandra Culp of Fort Mill SC, and Gail of Crossville; extra special brother-in-law Bud Todd of Kingston, who has been like a brother; special brother-in-law Darrell Baldwin of Atlanta, Tommy & Sue Baldwin of Banner-Roslin, and Neil Baldwin of Atlanta.

Odes was preceded in death by his sweet and loving daughters Alisa Cook and Angel Cook of Crossville; parents Walter and Edna (Owens) Cook; brothers-in-law Bobby & Greg Baldwin; brothers Lester, Melvin, and Earl Cook; sisters Ruby & Thomas Price of Oak Ridge, Blanche Todd of Kingston; along with other dear family members.

A heartfelt thanks to all the family and friends for all of their prayers and support.

Services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12-2pm, with the service to follow at 2pm, brother Lonnie Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Springs Chapel Cemetery (Banner Springs) immediately following the service. Pallbearers include: Kevin, Brent, Bradley, Blake, Randy, Ricky, and Jamie Cook, with Robert Grimsley of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home handling the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Springs Chapel Cemetery can be made at Crossville Memorial.