Barry Cook, age 68, of Alexandria passed away Saturday afternoon, August 21, 2021 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville. 

 He was born April 3, 1953 to his parents, Jean Akin Cook and the late Buddy Cook.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Baker Cook. 

 Barry was a member of the Upper Helton Baptist Church, retired from Federal Mogul, was currently working at Manheim and a farmer. 

 He leaves to cherish his memory, wife, Teresa Cook of Alexandria; five children, Amanda Ruth Loring (Michael Weaver) of Washington, Troy (Julie) Cook of Dowelltown, Morgan Thaxton-Bain (Taylor) of McMinnville, Eddie Parrish (Kiersten Shuster) and Jacob Parrish both of Cookeville; four grandchildren, Dallas Cook, Alley-Beth Cook, Drew Cook and Kennedy Shuster; mother, Jean Cook of Alexandria; sister, Cynthia (Butch) Agee of Liberty; two nephews, Josh (January) Agee and Joey (Casey) Agee; 6 great-nieces and nephews. 

 Funeral service was held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Jimmy Arms and Bryan Jones officiating. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery. 

 The family asks that donations be made to Upper Helton Baptist Church Building Fund or Salem Cemetery Fund, in memory of Barry.  

 Pallbearers included Jacob Parrish, Eddie Parrish, Joey Agee, Josh Agee, Taylor Bain, and Michael Weaver.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements. 

Smithville Review

(Smithville, Tenn.)

Sept. 1, 2021