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Gary COHEN Obituary

COHEN, Dr. Gary D.Age 61 of Hendersonville. Passed away with Nancy, his wife of 36 years, on Monday, September 17, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Cohen. Survived by his children, Ben Cohen, Grace (Adam) Veenker, and Melissa Kate Cohen; grandchildren, Steven and Jonah Veenker; mother, Johnnie Cohen; sister, Cynthia Cohen. Dr. Cohen was a graduate of UT Memphis and St. Louis University. He was the founder and President of Smile Construction, Inc. A member of and Deacon at the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, he also founded the Nashville Chapter of the Seattle Study Club. Dr. Cohen loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and flying, but mostly, his grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Hendersonville First Baptist Church Friday, September 21st from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, September 22nd from 10 a.m. until service time at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center, Hendersonville First Baptist Church or Tennessee Baptist Children's Home. COLE & GARRETT FUNERAL HOME, Hendersonville, TN (615) 824-8605.

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Published by The Tennessean on Sep. 20, 2012.

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Patti Abbott

September 14, 2020

In October 2019 North Little Rock High (NLR Arkansas) had our 50 year reunion...we had a slide show of our classmates that had passed away...so many memories of so many great people...I remember Gary at the 45 year reunion & he was out on the dance floor with a bunch of us acting like we were much younger...he was one of the nicest guys I knew and so much fun to be around...he will not be forgotten ever by all his classmates...I know today is going to be a hard day but I urge you to hang on to all the wonderful memories...God is holding you all in His arms today & always....

Rebekah G.

September 29, 2012

I have been a patient of Dr. Gary Cohen since I was ten years old, I am ninteen now. Dr. Cohen was one of the greatest men I knew. He was so kind, and charitable. He will be so greatly missed. May there be more men like him in this world.

September 27, 2012

All I can say is that, I am sorry for the world to have lost such a loving soul. People like Dr. Cohen make this wicked world, a more inviting and loving place.

September 22, 2012

Gary graduated high school in North Little Rock, Arkansas, with me & my husband...Gary was such a fun loving guy...always with a smile on his face...i haven't seen him since one of our last high school reunion but i have kept up with him & his sweet family on FB...our loss is truly heavens gain...Rest in Peace my friends...

Renee Rodriguez

September 22, 2012

He loved well, 'we weep, but not like those who have no Hope.'

Peggy Griffith-Mooney

September 22, 2012

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Thinking of the entire family during this very difficult time.

Tanya Taylor Mummert

September 21, 2012

Jayde has been a patient of Dr Cohen since she was 8 years old. She is now 19. We still go for regular checkups. It is truely a hardache thinking of going in w/o Dr Gary to be there. My prayers are with his family and all of the people who have loved him and his wife, in the Hendersonville community

Tracy Stakelbeck

September 21, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry to hear of your loss.

Greg, Tabitha, Devin Hall

September 20, 2012

Dr. Cohen will be greatly missed. My son has been has patient for 10 years. He was an expectional man. Our prayers are with those family

Gordon & Lea Dove

September 20, 2012

While we are mourning the loss of Gary and Nancy,they are rejoicing in the Heavens.Many lives have been touched by these two Lovers of Christ.

norma combow

September 20, 2012

Our condolences to the families. Know that God cares for you. May He bless you and watch over you. He tells us to call on His Angels to lift us up and protect us.... And they will......

Annette Roper

September 20, 2012

It is not suprising that everyone is grieving so. I had the great pleasure of attending high school with his sister, Cindy (Coco)and remember his mother fondly. They are great people and to lose one of them is a horrible. Please pray for his children, sister and mother at this frightfull time. The angels surely were blessed with the addition of these two.

Mattie Dennis/(Centennial ) Medical

September 20, 2012

Dearest Grace, my heart goes out to you and your family. Gods peace be with you.M

sherry latimer

September 20, 2012

i am so sorry for the tradgey!! dr. cohen was my granddaughters orth. he was so funny and sweet always smiling, and your mother oh my i feel your pain, i lost my son months ago, your family is for ever in my prayers!!

Sheila Nolley

September 20, 2012

I knew Dr. Cohen for a short time but he left a mark. He's memory will stay with always! Our prayers are with his family!

Denisa Mastin

September 20, 2012

He was such agentleman and an excellent doctor. My boys loved him. My family is deeply saddened. Heaven's gain!

September 20, 2012

We are so saddened by your loss. What a fun loving couple. I'll miss my chats with Nancy at the window at Perkins. I hope that knowing how much Gary and Nancy were loved will help you all get through this sad time. May God be with you.
Charles and Betty Parks

Roslind Bryan

September 20, 2012

Such a wonderful couple that had the biggest hearts! Will be sadly missed. We love them but God loves them more.

JEANIE WEEDMAN

September 20, 2012

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW-THEY WERE SUCH SPECIAL PEOPLE.

Tim and Jennifer Dawes

September 20, 2012

Everyone knows of your pain and sorrow
But knowing they're in God's hands will get you through tomorrow.
Don't think of this as a final good bye
They have their wings now,they can fly.
So when you feel a gentle breeze or soft flutter on your arm
In their wings they cradled you to keep you from harm.

Deepest sympathy

Robert Sullivan

September 20, 2012

It is my prayer that Jesus Christ comforts you in the time ahead and that he gives you the peace that passes all understanding.

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