Name: Visitation for Dale Jay Cook
Start: 2019-01-19T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-01-20T00:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

Dale Jay Cook Hanahan - Dale "Jay" Cook, age 60, passed away in the comfort of his home with loved ones by his side on January 16th, 2019. Jay was the loving and devoted husband to Susan Cook, beloved father to sons DJ (Ashton), Adam (Emmy), and Travis (Lindsey), grandfather to Easton Jay, Lilly Rene, Julian James, and Sawyer Lee. He was the son of John Dale Cook and the late Donna Sue Landrum Cook, and brother to Tony and Michael Cook. He leaves behind many other loved family members and dear friends.

Jay had a large personality, a huge presence, and he shared those qualities through his involvement in many organizations and associations locally and globally. When his sons were young, Jay devoted time to coaching multiple youth sports teams. He was the former owner of Azalea Moving and Storage from 1981 to 2008. The Post and Courier once described him as having "the body of a bear and the voice of a college football coach." He was the former president of the South Carolina Movers Conference, the District Chair of Rotary 7770 Youth Exchange Program, a member of Rotary Charleston Breakfast Club and Rotary Readers. He was the previous Director of Operations for Water Mission and Past Commodore of Charleston Ocean Racing Association (C.O.R.A).

A true salty dog, Jay was passionate about every aspect of sailing, racing, and teaching. He adored his Tohidu Crew and they would have followed him through any storm (even a rum front!).

He also enjoyed reading, woodworking, eating, drinking margaritas, sharing milk and cookies with his dog Git-li, and he loved to tell a good story! He touched the lives of so many people and the story of Jay Cook will live on through them.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2018 at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant from 5:00 until 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, January 20, 2019 in East Cooper Baptist Church, 361 Egypt Road, Mt. Pleasant at 3:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made in Jay's name to Water Mission, 1150 Kinzer St., Bldg 1605, North Charleston, SC 29405 (watermission.org) or Charleston Community Sailing, 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401(charlestoncommunitysailing.org).

A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 17 to Jan. 18, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Dale Cook

10 Entries

Johnny Bermudez

January 28, 2019

Our condolences to the family for the lost of Jay. He's left a deep mark in our hearts. His dedication to serve and support the ones in need were remarkable. His joy was contagious to us. We'll remember him with love.

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

January 22, 2019

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Christie Rainwater and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Kevin Hedgpeth, Joel Hodges, Jeff Chandler, Michael Sally and Mike Dyson

January 21, 2019

It was sad to learn of the passing on of Jay. I recall how Jay welcomed me to Charleston on my first visit in 2015. I felt more comfortable under his guidance, invited me to a fellowship with the Rotary Club of Charleston Breakfast and later had a memorable sailing in his boat with fellow colleagues around the world. He was indeed a very good jolly fellow.

May God be with Susan and the rest of the Cook Family.

Michael & Harriet Bazira (Uganda)

Jim & Vickie Noon

January 19, 2019

our condolences to all of people that had the chance to be his friend and boss, boy could he water ski,
Jay was a good friend and boss. The earth has lost a special person, Rest in peace my old friend,

Helen Moore

January 18, 2019

I will never forget how kind Dale was to me in 1995 after my husband died and I have to move out of our home in Summerville. He was truly a Godsend to me at that time. They all came in and I had no idea what to do or which way to turn moving everything. At a difficult time he and his crew did a fantastic job.
Deepest Condolences

January 18, 2019

What a beautiful tribute, love you Tyler! Prayers lifted for the Cook family.

Keith & Debbie Metts

Charles Garrett

January 17, 2019

Our Families Certainly Send The Kindest Thoughts To Susan, Sons, And Grandchildren Of Jay. It's Been A Few Years Since I Was Privileged To Be A Member Of The Rotary Club Of Charleston Breakfast With Him. The Shock That Was Felt With All Of Our Family Over The Loss Of Jay Will Always Be Remembered. Everything And More That Was Written About Him Is Indeed Right On Point, And Jay Was Both Commendable And Trustworthy. The Club Members Will Always Owe Jay A Debt Of Gratitude For Heading Up The Rotary Exchange Program Of District 7770 And I Will Always Miss Jay In A Very Personal Way. May God Be With Susan And The Rest Of The Cook Family At This Time.

Jan Freeman

January 17, 2019

Who did not love Jay Cook? So
Many students from around the Globe enjoyed water excursions with Jay when he was involved with Youth Exchange & shared his home with he & Susan. A great leader, sailor & friend to so many. Greatly missed by all of us in Rotary District 7770 & beyond. Farewell good & faithful servant - you have earned your rest!

David Smallwood

January 17, 2019

We are sorry for your lost. May the grace of God continue to be with the family in your time of sorrow.

Patricia Boudet Boudet

January 17, 2019

I've heard so many good things about Dale! His many kindnesses to my daughter, Michelle Boudet will always be appreciated!

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