Glenn Cookston

November 16, 1936 - November 30, 2015

Glenn Bernard Cookston, 79, of Dunlap, died at his home Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Paul and Lola White Cookston, Sutton and Edith Campbell, and his beloved Mama (Aunt Ada) Tate with whom he came to live following the death of his mother when a boy of 13 years. He was also preceded in death by brother, Orville and daughter Brenda Walters. He retired from DuPont following 36 years of employment. Glenn was a faithful servant of the Lord, and worshiped with the Church of Christ at Bethel. He loved every member as family and they were so good to him. Survivors are his wife of 57 years, Anita Campbell Cookston; children Karen (Ric) Godwin, Glenda (Greg) Higgenbottom, Beth (Chris) Pegg, Lacey Cookston, Stephen (Lindsey) Cookston; Grandchildren Maraa Higgenbottom, Barrett Higgenbottom, Brittany Walters, Tyler Pegg, Josh Pegg, Andrew Pegg, Serenity Cookston and Brooks Cookston; 4 great-grandchildren; Sisters Ann Johnston, Santa Rosa, California; Linda (David) Powell, Spokane, Washington, Joan (Preston) Weeks, Dunedin, Fla, Lynda (Burl) Johnson, Dunlap, Step-sisters Jeanette Gibbs, Dunlap and June Smith, Truman, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. Davey Daniel and employees of Tennessee Oncology at Chattanooga for their tender care. You were so good to us! In Glenn's memory, contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund or to Bethel Church of Christ missions. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 3, 2015, Ewton Chapel with Minister T. A. Smith officiating, congregational singing conducted by Art Greer; burial in Johnson-Lewis Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday from 1 to 5 and Thursday 9 am until time of service.