John Rolland "PaPa John" Cook's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Chapel Hill, Tennessee

John Rolland "PaPa John" Cook

November 3, 1938 - March 22, 2026 (87 years old)

Chapel Hill, Tennessee

John Rolland "PaPa John" Cook's obituary , Passed away on March 22, 2026 in Chapel Hill, Tennessee

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Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services

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John Rolland "PaPa John" Cook

November 3, 1938 - March 22, 2026 (87 years old)

Chapel Hill, Tennessee

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John Rolland Cook Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Rolland Cook of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, who passed away on March 22, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Rolland Cook to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Cook and Mabel Aileen Harber Cook; and his brother Wayne Cook. He is survived by: his wife Marie Bowman Cook; his daughters, Paige Calahan (Philip) and Scarlett Copeland (Phillip); and his grandchildren, Charley, Taylor Copeland, Caitlin Jones (Noah) and Annmarie Calahan. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (https://www.stjude.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services



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203 S Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034

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