David Cooke Mynatt-age 77 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026, following a long battle with Fronto-Temporal Dementia. David was saved at a young age and a member of First Baptist Church of Maynardville. David operated Mynatt’s Used Cars and Body Shop along with his father for over 60 years in Maynardville. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Genevieve Cooke Mynatt; grandparents, Russell and Rona Brewer Cooke, Horace and Gertrude Robinson Mynatt.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Haynes Mynatt; daughter, Stacy Leigh Mynatt of Maynardville; special sister-cousin, Kristy Cox; sisters-in-law, Velma Munsey, Jane Roe, Shirley and Dr. Mark Barker, Brenda Haynes. Several special nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Fred A. Hurst and Staff for their wonderful care. U.T. Home Health, U.T. Palliative and U.T. Hospice, Genesis Neuroscience Clinic and Tammy at U.T. Hospital and Sacred Ground Hospice and their wonderful caregivers. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Alzheimer’s Association of Tennessee or Tennessee Memory Disorders Foundation, Knoxville or Sacred Ground Hospice, Knoxville.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday, November 16, 2026, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, with funeral service to follow at 7 PM, Rev. Gary Beeler officiating and Rev. Jimmy Davidson reading the obituary, music by friends of David’s, Paul Walker, Brandon Walker, Caden Walker, Spencer Cox and Mark Smith. Interment 1 PM Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Pleasant View Cemetery, Maynardville, Rev. Douglas Munsey officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:15 PM Tuesday at the funeral home to go with the procession. Pallbearers: Larry Munsey, Jimmy Munsey, Brandon Walker, Paul Walker, Brent Buckner, Chester Sturgeon. Honorary pallbearers: Raymond Buckner, Wayne Butler, Earl Loy, Robert Loy. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.