King L. Cook

King L. Cook (Leon) 12/19/1947 - 5/9/2011 63, the beloved husband of Phyllis Cook, of 101 West River Road, Tucson, AZ, died at 2:25 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2011. Mr. Cook was born in Carr Creek, KY, and moved with his family to Marion, IN, in 1957. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972. While living in Marion, he was employed by General Motors for several years. He moved to Tucson, AZ, in 1985. For the last 20 years he was employed by Atria, Campana Del Rio where he has formed friendships and close working relationships with colleagues and the residents of that community. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his sisters, Mrs. Iona Back of Marion, IN, Mrs. Jim (Draxie) Parish of Marion, IN and Mrs. Bill (Anna Gail) Cooper of St. Petersburg, FL; his daughters, Mrs. Jess (Shawn) Knight of Van Buren, IN, and Mrs. Shane (Lee Ann) Ivers of Converse, IN. He was preceded in death by his brother, Mr. James Cook of DeSoto, MO; his sister, Mrs. Jack (Earlene) Combs of Haines City, FL, and his brother-in-law Mr. Billy Back of Marion, IN. In memory of Leon, please consider making a donation to the American Cancer Society or another organization of your choice. If it is your choice, please call 1-800-227-2345 to discuss options for making a donation to the American Cancer Society. Although we will miss Leon terribly, no farewell or remembrance services are planned at this time. Arrangements by HUDGEL'S SWAN FUNERAL HOME.