Thomas Ralph Cook, 97, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. He was born in Bainbridge, GA, on September 22, 1929, to the late Eula Mae Cook and Coy Ellis Cook.

Mr. Cook served in the Air Force and retired at Moody Air Force base after 21 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked in computer management at Roddenberry Industries in Cairo for a further 21 years. He also enjoyed gardening and reading.

He is survived by his daughter, Anita Hall (& Crantford) Moore of Valdosta; five grandchildren, Darrel L. Hall, Jr., Stacy Anderson, Brittany McElroy, Brittney (& Cameron) Raymond, and Savannah Moore; four great-grandchildren, Savannah (& Billy) Carter, Ethan (& Caitlin) Cox, Halle May Cox, and Mason Anderson and three great great grandchildren, Oliver Carter, Alsie Carter and Dutton Cox. He was preceded by his wife, Alsie J. Cook; two brothers; and two sisters.

A graveside service for Mr. Cook will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026, at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Pastor Mat Gay will officiate. Condolences may be conveyed to the family on the obituary page of www.mclanecares.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of the Cook family.