Dean Curtis Cook, age 54, born in Orange County, CA passed away surrounded by his family at Blount Memorial Hospital on August 18, 2021.  He was a loving husband, father, and "Pops" who enjoyed time with family and friends.  Preceded in death by his grandparents, and mother-in-law, Evelyn Duncan.  He is survived by his wife, Melissa Cook; children, Dean Cook II (Alli) of North Carolina, Jessica Cook (Frog) of Kentucky, Brandon Cook (Rebecka) of Colorado, Auston and Chelsea Clemons of Friendsville; fur babies, Jackson and Jasmine; parents Don and Mary Cook; father-in-law, Kennith Duncan; brother, Donnie (Doreen) Cook, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bobby (Amanda) Duncan and Candi Duncan; 7 special grandchildren; 5 granddogs; and a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, A.J., Nate, and Wesley.  A special thanks to Blount Memorial 5 South and SICU staff.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday August 29, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.