Clyde Brantley Cook
July 27, 1943 - April 1, 2022
Clyde Brantley Cook, age 78, passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2022, at his home in Taylorsville. He was born July 27, 1943, to the late Aaron Vernon and Mae Belle Carswell Cook in Burke County. Clyde worked in the furniture business as an upholster. During his free time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching sports. Clyde was very active at Lebanon Baptist Church and served as a deacon at several churches during his life. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Martha Jean Phinney, an infant daughter Christy Mae Cook, the mother to his children Maggie Dagenhart, sister Wanda Hollifield, and a brother-in-law Johnny Swink. Those left to cherish the memories of Mr. Cook include his son Jimmy Cook (Pam), daughter Regina Little (Troy), two stepsons: Todd Phinney (Donna) and Wesley Phinney, brother AV Cook (Viola), two sisters: Daisy Ollis (Doug), and Faye Swink, grandchildren Trevor Cook (Risa) and Justin Cook, four step grandchildren: Matt Phinney (Misty), Christopher Phinney, Madison Phinney, and Nathan Phinney, and special friends Bill Gowings and Rick Harrington. Visitation will be held Monday April 4, 2022, at Lebanon Baptist Church from 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm. Service will be held Monday April 4, 2022, at Lebanon Baptist Church at 4:00 pm. Rev. Eddie Jolly will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church in C/O Tammy Fortner, 70 Mt. Olive Church Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Alexander Funeral and Cremation Service. Condolences may be sent to www.alexfuneralservice.com
Clyde Brantley Cook, age 78, passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2022, at his home in Taylorsville. He was born July 27, 1943, to the late Aaron Vernon and Mae Belle Carswell Cook in Burke County. Clyde worked in the furniture business as an upholster.... View Obituary & Service Information