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Anthony Rochelle Cook

02/22/1965 - 02/16/2021

Obituary For Anthony Rochelle Cook

Mr. Anthony Rochelle Cook, 55, of Fortson, GA passed Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Evangel Temple of Columbus, GA 5350 Veterans Parkway, Pastor Paul Thomas, Pastor and Minister Lemuel Hucks, eulogist. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, February 22, 2021 from 1-5 p.m. EST.

Mr. Cook was born February 22, 1965 in Brooksville, FL to Samuel and Fairella Cook. He was the pastor of Helping Individuals Succeed Training Center, LLC, retired U.S. Army Ranger and principal of Waverly Hall Christian Academy.

Survivors other than his parents include wife, Dr. Marilyn Jackson Cook; siblings, Kermit Cook (Musheerah) and Darrell Smith (Quintero); his children, Allen Beatty (Pam), Anthony (Quinn) Cook, Anthony Harris, Ametress Jackson (William), Jackia Newton (Jason), LuRon Pitts, Jemirian Pitts (Kristi), LaRasha Pitts, Tandee Salter, Breana Stout (Franklin), Shalom Artemas Wyatt and Krystal Wynn (Stevan); 22 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.


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I would like to give my deepest condolences and love to the family and friends of Tony's. My sister and I grew up with him in Bunker Hill in Petersburg, Virginia. What a perfect gentleman he was, even as a child. Praying for healing and comfort for you all. LaTawnya "Tuti" Reed and Rhonda Wilson

Mr. A helped so many and we greatly appreciate all that he has done. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Penny Russell and Ahmasha (AJ) Taylor

We offer our sympathy during this time of loss. Praying God give the family peace and comfort. Love Apostles Senordor and Valencia Hines and the New Life House of Prayer Family.

My deepest condolences to Tony and his family. You lived an exceedingly blessed life and you blessed others. We will miss you Auntie Lula Longley and family.

The Lord welcomes our loved one. "Come to Me....and I will give you rest." Mathew 11:28. Marilyn may you feel the blessing of knowing your loved one is in another place, at peace in the presence of the Lord. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy. The CHESTER Family Reunion.

My Beloved Brotherlaw You Are surely gonna be missed. Thanks for Everything you have done for Me, My Kids & Grandkids. Sleep In Peace Brother Until We Meet Again. Love You Always Your Sister Net 🙏🕊💙

Our deepest condolences, From Mrs. Sherice Johnson and Family it was an honor meeting you and having you visit my place of worship, we shared great conversation until I see you again.

Honored to have know Anthony when I did his accreditation at Waverly Hall and then again a little over a year ago when we served together on an accrediation team in Chickamauga. We have wonderful fellowship together and a common bond in Christ. Looking forward to fellowshiping again with him in heaven!

To Tony's Wife, Children, Parents, Brothers,and Beyond, for a time such as this please find comfort in knowing that this Man of God is resting in the arms of his creator. His wings were ready and heaven has gained a true Soldgier. We will miss his physical being but we can always tap into the memories. I will always treasure the times growing up in Petersburg Va. Hanging out at his parents house, Mrs. Cook always headed to church and Mr. Cook always fussing. If nothing more they were a family. Even back then Tony was always concious of doing the right thing...a real Boy Scout. Rest in Love Tony. Well done❣

Karen Eldridge-Reed,(family friend) Petersburg,Va.

To Tony's Wife, Children, Parents, Brothers and Beyond, For a time such as this please find comfort in knowing that this Man of God is resting in the arms of his Creator. His wings were ready and heaven has gained a true soldier. While we mourn his physical being he is always in our hearts. I'm grateful for the good ole' days and times shared growing up in Petersburg Va. Hanging out at his parents house Mrs. Cook always headed to church and Mr. Cook always fussing. If nothing more they were a family. Tony was always concious in doing the right thing, a real boy scout. I will treasure those memories. Rest in love Tony, job well done❣

Psalm 62:5-7 Yes, my friends soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken. My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

Hassan Bokeem and Family

Friends for more than 50 years. You will be missed. Pete

Psalm 27

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.

6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.

7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.

9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

11 Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.

12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.

Martha Lewis & Family

To the Cooks, We are sorry to hear about the loss of Tony. May God bless and uplift you in this difficult time. Love, The Kincaid Family

May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time. Barbara Van Dyke

To my Ranger Buddy Cook. You are definitely a warrior for God and especially to our young men who were navigating this thing call life. I will really miss our talk whenever we see one another about helping our young black men in junior high school and high school. You have always had a loving and caring heart for people and your life showed that God was the centerfold and your family. God has gained another "Warrior " in heavens and he is waiting for you my brother. Love you -Hooah!! Alan M. Gibson SGM (Ret) God Leads The Way- We Just Follow

May God's mercies be with the family of Anthony,my prayers and thoughts will be with you!

My sincere condolences to the Cook family. I worked with Mr. Cook for many years and he was a great man. You will be greatly missed. LaTanjulla Benjamin

To the family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Anthony. We grew up together in Petersburg, Virginia. Tony was a quiet and beautiful person. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you during this difficult time. Gwendolyn Ribbon Taylor

To The Family & Relatives Families of Anthony R. Cook

No matter how old we are, losing a father is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But his goodness, his caring, and his wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you. With deepest sympathy,

"For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ." Colossians 2:5 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Ret-MSG Tammy Harrison-Edwards & Family Columbia, SC

To The Family & Relatives of Mr. Anthony R. Cook

No matter how old we are, losing a father is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But his goodness, his caring, and his wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you. With deepest sympathy,

"For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ." Colossians 2:5 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7

Ret-MSG Tammy Edwards & Family Columbia, SC

We will miss you Pops! You were a father to many and blessing to all who encountered you!

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

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