It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Jerry Paul Cook, age 74, of Hickory Flat, MS, transitioned to his eternal home from hospice at North Mississippi Medical Center on March 4, 2026, surrounded by his wife, children, grand and great grandchildren.

He was born on December 23, 1951, to Tony Elwood and Mary Glenn Jones Cook. He was a gentle, humble and a devoted husband, daddy/Pawpaw. He was married to his sweetheart, Peggy Cook of 56 years, He was a hard worker in logging from an early age, he was well known for his hard work and determination to provide for his family. His hobbies were hunting, fishing, or just being outside in general and spending time with family where his presence was the heart of every gathering.

Jerry was never one to be very talkative or one to seek the spotlight but to his family he was more than a spotlight, he was the center of their world. To his family he was the best man on earth, a loving husband, a perfect daddy and pawpaw who always made time to teach, guide, protect, provide and spend time together with his grandbabies. He took immense pride in his children and grandchildren achievements.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Peggy Ann Cook, his children Tony Cook (Leigh) of Randolph, Teri Sharp (Ron) of Hickory Flat, Allen Lewis (Amanda) of Ripley, Erica Courson (Shannon) Nicole Lewis (Robby) of Hickory Flat. He is also survived by his 15 grandchildren, Grayce, Rojay, Makenzie, Hunter, Lucas, Maddie, Peyton, Gabbie, Dakota, Camila, Grayson, Reagan, Gabe, Tyler and Drake and 5 great-grandchildren, Natalee, Paislee, Aislee, Iyla, and Navi.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Tony Elwood and Mary Glenn Jones Cook, brothers Ralph Bridges, Harvey Cook, James Cook, Richard Cook, Michael Cook, sisters Betty Starling, and Martha Bolden.

Jerry's life will be celebrated with friends and family with a visitation on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Glenfield Funeral Home in New Albany, MS. A celebration of life funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM in the chapel at Glenfield Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow in Bluff Spring Cemetery in Ashland; MS. Bishop Steve Wilson will be officiating the service.

Pallbearers will be Justin Cook, Jose Flores, Tony Flores, Johnathon Gadd, Jason Gadd, Brian Courson and Trey Flint. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Holmes, Chub Nolley, Ron Sharp, Robby Goolsby, Dakota Hawkins, Payton Aldridge, Rojay Hernandez, Shannon Courson, Hunter Courson, Tyler Courson, Drake Courson, Lucas Lewis and Gabe Shaw.

Glenfield Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements of Mr. Jerry Cook.