Ivan Ell Cook

Rev. Ivan Ell Cook June 20, 1938 - December 26, 2024. He was saved at Spruce Pine Baptist Church as a boy and was a member of Fair View Baptist Church in Lee Valley. He pastored churches in Hawkins, Greene and Grainger Counties. 

He retired from Shelby Williams in 2002 and often spoke of those he worked with and considered friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ona Cook, his parents Claude and Lucy Mae Cook, brother Sammie Cook, sister Fern Collins and niece Chris Collins Parker; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dale and Ruth Solomon. 

He is survived by his children Barbara and Chris McCamey, Perry and Michelle Cook; grandsons, Tyler and Vanna Cook, Colby and Lauren Cook; great granddaughters that brought him joy, Ellie Cook and Sybil Cook; nephew Sandy Collins; sister-in-law, Gladys Solomon; brother-in-law, Wayne Solomon and sister-in-law, Billie Rae Solomon; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend appreciation to family, friends, and the many church families for everything that was done for Ivan and his family throughout his sickness. 

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home prior to the funeral service at 7:00pm with Reverends Lonnie Knight, Jamie Fowler and Donald Cox officiating.  Graveside service will be at 11:00 on Saturday January 4th at Hamblen Memory Gardens.  The body will lie in state from 12:00 – 5:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2025,  prior to the visitation.  

Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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