Jerry Layne Cook, 50, of Appomattox, died Saturday, May 4, 2024, at his residence.

Born in Lynchburg, December 17, 1973, he was a son of Dianne Smith Cook and William Thomas "Tommy" Cook.

In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, William Dwayne Cook and Terry Wayne Cook; grandmother, Margaret Steele; three aunts, Doris Pennington and husband, Roy, Sharon Caldwell and husband, Kent and Mary Ann Cronk; one uncle, John Smith and Sharon Grace; and seven cousins, Mark, Rhonda, Laura, Brian, Brittany, Hayden and Greyson.

He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Diana Elmore Cook; and his uncle, Larry Lee Cook.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Friendship Baptist Church with Dr. H. Rondel Rumberg officiating.

In lieu of flowers please consider making memorial donations to Friendship Baptist Church, PO Box 2645, Appomattox, VA 24522.