Buck Cook

Robert “Buck” William Cook, age 73, of McCaysville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at home.

He was born September 18, 1948, in Andrews, North Carolina, to the late Parks Ray Cook and Dorothy Jean Berrong Ramsey. Buck was a press operator for MGM Brakes. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Murphy, North Carolina. Buck liked Harley Davidson Motorcycles and was a Tennessee Vols fan.

Survivors are his wife of 36 years, Janice Cook, of McCaysville; sister, Theresa Roberts; many nieces; nephews and cousins.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 1 p.m. from the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ronnie Crisp officiating. Music was provided by Hope and Nathan Sowers. Pallbearers were Chad McNabb, Jason Roberts, Nathan Sowers, Trevor Thompson, Emmitt Thompson and David Cook.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations, of Copperhill, was in charge of the arrangements.