Thomas James Cook Obituary
In loving memory of Thomas James Cook of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, who departed this world on November 24, 2025 at the age of 84. Thomas leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Thomas has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lucy O'Neill Cook and Dr. Thomas James Cook. He is survived by: his wife Vici Cook; his daughters, Stacia Cook Ontjes and Casey O'Neill Cook; his grandchildren, Olivia, Noah and Max Ontjes; his brother Tony Cook; his nephew Parker Emery; and his siblings, Peter Cook and Carol Emery.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at 100 Old Mason Farm Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517.