Telephone, Texas -- Robert Lee Cook III (Tiger), 61, of Telephone, Texas, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born on December 10, 1963, on a military base in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Robert's life journey would eventually lead him to the small, tight-knit community of Telephone, where he created lasting memories and friendships.

Tiger worked diligently throughout his life, holding positions at Carpenters Jewelry and General Cable, and dedicating the last 18 years of his career to the Texas Department of Transportation before his retirement. His life was characterized by a deep appreciation for the simple pleasures: the country, cows, and the rowdiest bunch of wonderful friends he could have ever asked for.

In 2014, Tiger married the love of his life, Michele Cook. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with love and laughter in the cherished little town, Telephone. Tiger was a devoted husband, a loving father, and the best "T-Paw" to his eight beloved grandchildren, who brought him immense joy and pride.

Tiger is preceded in death by his parents Robert Lee Cook II (Bob) and Zula Quick Cook. 

Tiger is survived by his beloved wife, Michele Cook, daughter, Jazzmayne Cook and her sons Jaxon, Jett, and Jagger, son, Adam LeBlanc and his daughters Avery, Aubrey, Chloe, and Anni, daughter, Tanner and her husband Seth Ramsey and their daughter Vivian and soon to be baby girl Ramsey #2, sister, Patty Taylor and husband Jerry, nephew, Dusty and wife Crystal and their children Zoe and Lane,  mother-in-law, Patsy Tanner, along with countless friends and family who will forever carry the memories of his kindness, humor, and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by everyone that knew him.

Visitation will be held at Telephone Baptist Church on May 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., where we will gather to celebrate Tiger's extraordinary life and the impact he had on all of us. He will be laid to rest at Forest Grove Cemetery in Telephone.

Serving as pallbearers will be Michael Rater, Teddy Hubbard, Billy Rowland, David Eskue, Johnny Haliburton, Nick Keen, and honorary pallbearers, grandsons, Jaxon and Jett.

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