Dr. Kenneth Cooke Sr.

How does one pen an obituary for a life that has been so much to so many for so very long? It is fully and only possible through Holy Spirit encryption… Kenneth Dewayne Cooke’s birth was a blessing to Mildred Warner Cooke and Everett Burdette Cooke on January 12, 1957. Ken’s parents raised him in the church, where he grew in the LORD and accepted Jesus the Christ as his Savior at an early age. After marriage, Ken affiliated with the Methodist Church and was always active in the various cities where he worked and lived: Kings Chapter A.M.E. Church (Pendelton, SC – Trustee Protem), Mt. Carmel A.M.E. Church (Doraville, GA- Trustee Protem), Suwanee Parish United Methodist Church (Suwanee, GA- Pastor Parish, Chair), and New Bethel AME Church (Lithonia, GA – formerly Trustee Protem, more recently Trustee Emeritus). Ken was educated on many levels. He began his formal education in Chattanooga, Tennessee and later attended Tennessee Technical University (BA of History), University of West Georgia (MA of Counseling), University of Georgia (Leadership Certification), Lincoln Memorial University (Education Specialist), Argosy University (Doctorate in Educational Leadership). While at Tennessee Tech in 1978 he worked with the advisors to secure the charter for the Undergraduate Chapter and became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Since then, Ken went on to serve the organization holding many positions in the 2nd, 5th, 6th, and most recently 7th districts as well as the state level. Ken gave his whole heart to Omega and is responsible for the membership intake of several hundreds of Omegas across the nation. In addition to being a Founding Charter member of Chi Lambda, he served as a Founding Charter member of Beta Lambda Lambda, The See it Through Foundation, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council of North Metro at Lawrenceville. Ken was awarded several accolades throughout the years including Jaguar Foundation Educator of the Year, Omega Man of the Year for Outstanding Service and Citizen of the Year from several Omega chapters. Ken married the love of his life Sonja Denise Tucker on August 6,, 1988. From this union, three beautiful blessings were born: Brandi, Kenneth II, & Chelsea. Ken never met a stranger and was often sought out by his friends for advice, a good laugh, and sports talk. He was proceeded in death by his parents Everett Burdette Cooke and Mildred Warner Cooke. Ken leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Sonja Denise Tucker Cooke; children, Brandi (Samuel) Dupervil, Kenneth Dewayne Cooke ll, and Chelsea Tucker Cooke; grandchildren, Brielle Dupervil and Nadia Dupervil; siblings, Larry (Karen) Cooke & Gregory (Lena) Cooke, and Belinda Taylor; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family & friends who loved him dearly. Service entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory-Gwinnett Chapel; 770.338.5558

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Dr. Kenneth Cooke Sr.

January 12, 1957 - March 25, 2023