Dr. Joseph Braselton Cook

Dr. Joseph Braselton Cook, age 86, of Smyrna, GA passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. Born in Hoschton, GA on July 17, 1931, Dr. Cook was a veteran of the United States Navy Reserve, where he retired as a Commander after 21 years of service. In his early years he attended Landon High School, Jacksonville, Florida and maintained the friendships he established there over the many ensuing years. He obtained his Undergraduate, Masters Degrees and Doctorate in Education from the University of Florida, and was a Professor at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University. Joe was admired and respected by his students everywhere he taught, and this brought him great joy and satisfaction. He was tireless in his passion for teaching. He was also an avid runner and ran many road races with his favorite running buddy, his brother, Dick, a highlight being the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. Over the years, that particular race became quite the annual family affair for the Cook clan. After retirement, he moved back to Georgia in 2010, settling in the Atlanta area. He enjoyed a membership at the Marietta Country Club where he rediscovered a wonderful medium for social interaction and stimulating mental activity--playing bridge! He was also a huge supporter of Kennesaw State University, and he enjoyed researching family history and genealogy. Genealogy became another of his passions in retirement, and he eventually blended that passion with his talent and love of research and informative writing. He published three books focused on the topic as it pertained specifically to his forbears. He is survived by 3 children, Joseph B. (Nicky) Cook, Jr., Woodstock, GA, Nancy Ann (Tom) Cook-Schorr, Hood River, OR, and Linda Cook, Boca Raton, FL; 2 brothers, Bob (Mady) Cook, Dunwoody, GA, and Dick (Lisa) Cook, Auburn, AL; 2 grandchildren, Kaitlin Cook and Shelby Cook. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Parkinson’s Foundation @ www.parkinson.org . Memorial Services will be announced at a later date. West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta, GA is in charge of arrangements. Online guest book @ www.westcobbfuneralhome.com