James "Jim" Sanford Cook, 86, of the Goodsprings Community, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

James was a member and deacon of Goodsprings Baptist Church. He spent many years of his professional career in the enamel business working for Athens Stove Works, Madison Industries in Conyers, GA, and Chi-Vit Industries based in Chicago, IL. Later in life, James started his own spray foam roofing business called Pro-Tec Unlimited here in TN.

He is a son of the late Temer and Minnie Lee Cook.

Preceded in death by his parents listed above; two brothers, Jack Cook and Ed Cook; one sister, Inez Ferrell Cooper; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Willie and Edith Choat.

Survivors include his loving wife, Joann Choat Cook; three sons, Dennis Cook, Randy Cook (Sherry), and Chris Cook (Jennifer); six grandchildren, Amy Caruthers (Kevin), April Cook, Robbie Cook (Jennifer), Nicole Saylor (Kevin), Sophia Cook, and Jake Cook; 11 great-grandchildren, Daylan Shutt, Nicholas Shutt, Micah Shutt, Allie Robbinson, Charlie Cook-Martin, Brilee Cook-Martin, Braxton Cook, Ryan Cook, Kai Saylor, Juniper Saylor, and Grayson Saylor; one great-grandchild, Kember Shutt.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2021, at Goodsprings Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. David Lones officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Goodsprings Baptist Church, P.O. Box 480, Etowah, TN, 37331.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.  If you were unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com .