Billy Steve Cook, 78, passed away on Saturday, June 25ᵗʰ, 2022 in his home. He was born on August 8ᵗʰ, 1943 to George Elmer Cook and Mary Alice (Dulin) Cook in California.

He graduated from Rising Star High School. He attended Cisco Junior College & served in the National Guard. He married his beautiful love, Jo Etta Cornelius, on November 30ᵗʰ, 1967. They had 1 daughter together, Tonya (Cook) Kinzler.

Bill was the Superintendent for Brown County Water Improvement District and retired from there in 2011. He was an avid woodturner. He attended art shows regularly & had woodwork in numerous art galleries. His woodwork & techniques were published in Woodturning magazines.

Bill loved his home & land. He walked the trails daily. He spent endless time with his grandchildren, Taylar & Christian Kinzler, teaching them all about nature, sleeping on the screened in back porch & star gazing. Bill was a man of great character, patience, & never had a negative thing to say.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia (Ginger) Ensminger.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jo Etta Cook; daughter, Tonya Kinzler & husband, Al Kinzler; 2 grandchildren, Taylar & Christian Kinzler. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A big thank you to Al Kinzler for the countless times spent with Bill over the last year. His best friend always.

         A Celebration of Life for Bill will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Blaylock Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood.

Online condolences for the family are welcome at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com.