Benjamin Dale Cooke, age 55, of Ellaville, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany. Bennie was born February 14, 1964, the son of the late William and Vivian Cooke. He graduated from Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, Ga. in 1982. Bennie was a plumber and a jack of all trades where he ran big equipment. He was involved in his church, Greater Vision Baptist Church; and loved being involved with the community as well. Bennie's hobbies were fishing, hunting, camping and collecting antiques. He was a hard worker, over achiever, and would give you the shirt off his back. Bennie was a brother, uncle, father, and a compassionate loving husband. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 21, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Greater Vision Baptist Church with Brother Rhys Key officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Greater Vision Baptist Church, 135 New Era Rd., Americus, GA. 31709 or to Mattie Marshall Center, Magnolia Manor, www.magnoliamanor.com/donate. Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Cooke of Ellaville; three sons, Chad, Jamie and Ashton Cooke, two step daughters, Jessi and Emilee Driver; a step son, Josh Driver; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Glenda Cooke, Bryan and Alexia Cooke, and Malissa Lee; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Allen Dodge, Brenda and Wally Reeves, Barbara Thacker and Jimmy Lee; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

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