Donald "Don Don" Ray Cook, Jr.

Donald Ray “Don Don” Cook, Jr, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 29, 2023 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery following the service.

Don Don was born February 20, 1963 in Columbus, GA to the late Donald Ray Cook, Sr. and Dot Elkins Torbic. Don Don truly had a trio of 1st loves….his son, his mom and racing.  Hero changed his life and everyone who knew him knew that nothing compared to that love.  His dad’s passing was very hard on him.  The love for his mom has always been strong…she still babied him and he returned that favor.  Oh yes, racing. It began with motor cross and graduated to fast cars. Signing on to help sponsor his car almost always guaranteed a first place finish or two.  Many will remember his brush with death at 18 when his street bike was hit by a car and exploded.  For him, nothing could have been more excruciating pain than he experienced then.  He had to have the strongest will to live that many men could not have overcome but he did.  He still lived hard and played even harder.   His families whether blood or adopted were very important to him.

Survivors include his son, Donald Ray “Hero” Cook III of Fortson, GA; Mother, Dot Elkins Torbic of Columbus, GA; stepmother, Earline Cook of Columbus, GA; significant other, Lisa Burt Cook of Fortson, GA; sisters, Debbie Davis of Columbus, GA, Lisa Diane Cook of Cataula, GA; step sister, Sharon Langston Brooks of Columbus, GA; step brothers, Allen Langston, Steve Langston of Columbus, GA, Brian Langston of Phenix City, AL; virtually adopted father, Sam Hewitt of Columbus, GA; numerous other family members; his East Alabama Racing Crew and racing family.  Don Don also maintained relationships with his lifelong friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the charity of your choice. A college fund will be set up for Donald Ray. Let’s send Donald Ray to college when it is time.  He is a super student. This is truly Don Don’s wish and expectations for him. Donald Ray Cook III - C0K-E4S (this is a 0 not a letter O) Sign in to Ugift529.com and process with these directions or use the print option to mail a check. If you have any questions, Debbie will try to help you through the process.