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Fred Cook Obituary
Fred Carl Cook, 78, went to Paradise with Jesus (Luke 23:43) on November 11, 2008.
He was born in Bloomington, WVa. to the late Russell and Lula (Smith) and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Ford Motor Company Walton Hills Stamping Plant with 30 years of service and was a faithful and active member of the Ellet Community Church of God for 26 years.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Norma Geraldine "Gerri"; son, Carl (Carla); daughters, Brenda (Ron) Winn and Rhonda (Fred) Norris; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Hudkins; very special niece, Deborah Hudkins; and very special friend, Wayne Dorst.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, November 14, 2008, at 12 noon, at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with Pastor Jim Roma and Pastor Wayne Lafollette officiating. Calling hours will be for TWO HOURS prior to the service, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Private interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family or to the Ellet Community Church of God, 2700 Priscilla Ave., Akron, Ohio 44312.
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Barbara Casto
November 17, 2008
Fred was a wonderful man who cared about me getting to church. The time I spent with all your family was a great example of God's love being shown. God bless your family during this time.
Susie Allen
November 13, 2008
Carl,
I was very sorry to see that your father passed away. I belong to a W.Va. web site and saw it on there. He was a very nice man and well liked by all. take care of your self.
Susie Brooks Allen
Fran Staubs & Children
November 13, 2008
Cook family our deepest sympathy on the death of your husband, father and our friend. I will always remember how much enjoyment Bill and Fred had remodeling our house.
Bill and Fred were good friends
Joyce Thompson
November 13, 2008
Gerri and family , our deepest sympathies are with you, Fred was one of God's special people and will be missed by all who knew him. May God give you that peace that comes with knowing your loved one is with him now. Gerri you and your family are in our prayers G od bless you. The Archer family Jeremey Jonathon,Tim Joyce and Emma.
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