Former Happy Goodman Tenor Dies In Huntsville

  • Thursday, May 18, 2000

Johnny Cook, former tenor of the Happy Goodman Family (and later the re-organized Statesmen Quartet), passed away Sunday evening in Huntsville, AL as a result of liver and kidney failure. He was 51.

Arrangements for Cook are as follows: The body will lie in state at Bodkin Funeral Home (2000 S.1st St.) in Milan, TN, Tuesday, May 16, from 11 to 1.

Graveside services at Oakwood City Cemetery, Milan, TN, at 2 p.m.

If you would like to send cards of condolence, you may address them to Johnny's mother: Betty Cook, 29 Martin Rd, Milan, TN 38358.

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