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William COOK Obituary
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COOK, William H. 89, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 09, 2014 in his residence. William was born October 28, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio to Harold and Anna (Chambers) Koch. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps and a master plumber with a vast knowledge of the plumbing industry in both sales and management. He held several patents, including that of the Flood Gate Backwater Valve. Survivors include his wife, Erika L. (Lehmann) Cook; seven children, Leanna Jane Hildebrandt, William M. (Connie) Cook, Donna Westphall, Michael Cook, Steven (Valerie) Cook, Alicia (Steve) Derrickson and Gretchen (Mark) Perkins; 18 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one sister, Kathleen Gardner; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Cook; grandson, Bradley Derrickson; and three sisters, Barbara Bryant, Esther Roe and Betty Roe. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Family will receive friends two hours prior, beginning at 5 p.m.
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Judy & Amy Burkett
November 11, 2014
We are so sadden to hear about the passing of Bill. He was such a good friend to our parents. Bill and our mother were born the same year and became friends at the age of eleven and continued their friendship until her passing in 2012. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Kimberly Bageant
November 10, 2014
Our hearts go out to the Perkins family & know that you all are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time.
Our love,
The Bageant family
frank bonerigo
November 10, 2014
Losing a parent is a sad experience. I wish the best for you.
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