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Harold Cook Obituary

Cook, Harold

Harold Dennis "Denny" Cook, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Hospice of Hamilton in Ohio. He was born on August 16, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio.

Denny retired from The Lebanon Correctional Institution.

Denny was an enthusiastic member of the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) for over 20 years.

Denny is survived by his beloved wife, Holly Cook; his son Doug Cook and daughter-in-law Karen; stepchildren Jim Smith (Theresa), Tracey Trovillo (Dennis), and Stephen Smith (Jody); ten grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Cook.

A private Memorial Gathering will take place on July 26, 2025.

Denny's body was donated to the UC Medical School.

In lieu of flowers; memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Journal-News on Jun. 29, 2025.

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Mark Kinnaird

July 15, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of this, J.D. was a good cowboy and always noting but nice to me. Was super gracious with good advice when I was a Newbie. My sincere condolences to you and the family... mean gun and Honey bunny.

Pat Brooks

June 28, 2025

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Wayne Hopkins

June 27, 2025

Sorry for the loss of of your loved one.

Nancy Gerhardt

June 27, 2025

I´m saddened to hear of Denny´s passing. Sending Sincere Condolences to Holly and all his family members.

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