Background
Cook, Edward Willingham was born on June 19, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Everett Richard and Phoebe (Willingham) Cook.
diversified industry executive
Cook, Edward Willingham was born on June 19, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Everett Richard and Phoebe (Willingham) Cook.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1944.
Director, First Tennessee Corporation, Memphis, 1969-1988;
chairman, 1st Presidential Bank, United Kingdom, 1986-1994;
chairman, Innovations Group Plc, United Kingdom, 1987-1994;
managing general partner, Palm Beach Capital, 1987-1995;
managing general partner, Cook Forest Products, since 1998. Chairman Mid-South International Agricenter, Memphis, 1979-1982 (chairman). Member President's Export Council, 1973-1979.
Director Chicago Board Trade, 1974-1976.
Chairman Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority, 1968-1981. Squire, Shelby County Court, 1948-1966. Board directors Palm Beach Civic Association, since 1984.
Vice chairman Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach. Major United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations. Member Southern Cotton Association (past president), Cotton Council American (board directors 1962-1965), Cotton Council International (board directors 1964-1965), American Cotton Shippers Association (past president), Memphis Country Club, Memphis Hunt and Polo Club, Links Club (New York City), Union Club, Everglades Club, Bath and Tennis Club (Palm Beach, Florida), Boodles Club (London).
Married Patricia Long, March 17, 1973. Children: Patricia Kendall, Mark W. Children by previous marriage: Edward Willingham, Junior, Everett Richard II, Barbera Moore Cook Brooks.