Carl "Puggy" Cook, age 75 of Alexandria, passed away Monday afternoon February 4, 2019 at his residence.  He was a retired construction worker and a member of Upper Helton Baptist Church. 

He was born February 16, 1943 to the late Roy and Hazel Barrett Cook.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by great-grandson: Dylan Harwell. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Linda Cook of Alexandria; three children Melinda (Mark) Miller of Smithville, Tina (Matt) Gipson, and Ernie (Sunshine Kristen) Cook both of Alexandria; six Grandchildren: Jamie (Holly) Anderson, Josh (Melissa) Miller, Jaya (Jerry) Harwell, Shannon (Jessica) Anderson, Tosha (Tommy) Maynard, Makayla Cook; 16 Great-Grandchildren; two brothers: Joe (Brenda) Cook of Watertown, Ronnie (Sue) Cook of Smithville; three sisters, Dorothy Wooden of Alexandria, Pam Young and Lisa Rhody both of Smithville. 

Funeral service was held Friday, February 8, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Arms and David Revelle officiating and burial followed in DeKalb Cemetery. 

Pallbearers included Buddy Curtis, Steve Hays, Myron Rhody, Bradley Hendrix, Ron Kent, and David Terrell. Honorary pallbearers were Carroll Irby, Eddie Cook, Tom Ervin, Michael "Moose" Nokes, Calvin Jones, and Freddy Colvert.

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