A Life Story
Mr. Daniel C. Cook, aged 82, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his residence. An Effingham County native, he was a retired welder for Great Dane Trailers. He was a hard worker, and after retirement operated a lawn service. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and was known as a generous person who would help anyone. He loved fishing but especially loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Sadie Cook, his parents, Roscoe and Hattie Grace Exley Cook, as well as his brother, Wendell Cook. Surviving are his children, Tammy Parker, Jeff Thomas (Staci), Lisa Sheppard (Sidney); his brother, Ronnie Cook (Stephanie); eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one nephew, Andrew Cook. Visitation for Mr. Cook will be held Wednesday, October 7, from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, in the chapel of Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, West Chatham Chapel, with Rev. Doug Cone officiating. Burial will be in Newton Cemetery. Family members will serve as pallbearers. Thomas C. Strickland and Sons Funeral Home, WEST CHATHAM CHAPEL, 901 Hwy 80 West, Pooler, GA, is in charge of arrangements.