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John Gordon Cook

Birmingham, Alabama

1936 - 2024

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January 5, 2024
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Birmingham, Alabama
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John Gordon Cook, 87, of Huntsville, Alabama, passed away on January 5, 2024 after a long and difficult struggle with dementia. John was predeceased by his parents, Homer and Lillian Cook, his older brother, Harry Cook, and granddaughter Jessica Patterson. He is survived by his loving wife of 50...

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We knew John & Shirley for many years thro Church & their boys. Shirley even brought me a little glass blue bird of happiness when I was going thro cancer treatment. They are both missed in Huntsville. Blessings to the family on the anniversary of John's passing. Sarah ScheimanSarah

I miss John every day, and Shirley too. I was their neighbor for the past 28 years, and just looking across the street brings back so many memories. They were the first people to greet us when we moved in, and the neighbors we could always count on to give a helping hand, have a friendly chat at the mailbox, or keep an eye on things for us. Shirley was always willing to help with the kids at a moment's notice when Yvonne needed help, and John loved to talk cars with me, and loan me any...

So sorry that John has passed, he and his brother Harry were tremendous influences in my life. Even though I haven't seen John in a good while, we did talk on the phone every few weeks, so I will certainly miss him. My cousin Allen from Opp and I went with Aunt Lillian and Uncle Homer to John's Auburn graduation, that still a vivid memory for me. Also, an unforgettable memory is that John and Shirley attended my daughter Laurel's wedding on Oct 8, 2005 in Two Rivers, WI. John was so...

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cook family and friends in this time of bereavement . Sorry for your loss. May the memories shared fill your hearts with joy during this difficult time