Henry L. Cook

Henry L. Cook obituary

Henry L. Cook

Henry Cook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home-Keyser Chapel on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Henry L. Cook, Sr., 81, of Maysville, WV, formerly of Keyser, WV and Petersburg, WV, died on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Grant Rehab and Care Center, Petersburg.

Born on March 7, 1944 in Keyser, WV, he was a son of the late Charles E. "Buzz" and Hanna Marie (Duckworth) Cook. He also was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles "Buck" Cook, Roscoe Cook and Jasper Cook and a sister, Mary Catherine "Sis" Cook.

Mr. Cook was a timber cutter by trade and also formerly worked for Lambert's Ambulance Service in Romney, WV. He attended the Brick Covenant Brethren Church in Maysville.

Surviving are his sons, Henry L. Cook, Jr. and wife Jessica of Keyser, Charles T. "C.T," Cook and wife Ashley of Petersburg, Samuel Ray Cook and wife Amber of Maysville and Kenny Day of Parsons, WV; 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren with one "on the way."

Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Friday, August 15, 2025 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at which time a funeral service will be conducted with Pastor Randy Cosner officiating.

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