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James Cook Obituary

COOK, James Earl, 78,of Tampa, passed away August 23, 2004. Devoted husband of Ann, loving father to Jan (Tom Colin), Carol Legarreta (George), Cliff (Margar- etta) and Kathy Farzanegan (Fred). Cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren. Jim retired as a major with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office in 1990. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he graduated with honors from the University of Illinois. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 26, 2004. Interment to follow at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. C.E. Prevatt 9750 N. 56th St. Temple Terrace

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Published by TBO.com on Aug. 25, 2004.

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F. E. Knowles, Jr., Ph.D.

September 13, 2004

Major Jim Cook was an inspiration to me, as he was to many. A mentor, a friend, a critic, Jim was the man responsible for encouraging me to maintain my convictions and integrity, and to live up to my potential with HCSO and since retirement. I will miss, Jim. He made a difference in the lives of all those who truly knew him. My greatest sympathy goes out to Ann. You, and we, were truly blessed.

Tammy Spencer

August 26, 2004

I worked with Major Cook off and on from 1981 until his retirement in 1990, and he was a pleasure to work with. I had always known that he was a devoted family man but I didn't realize how much so until I attended his service today. The Cook family is so blessed to have had such a wonderful human being as Jim Cook in their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Margarete&Arthur Levy

August 25, 2004

Sincere sympathy on the loss of Mr. Cook. We have had the great pleasure of knowing one of his daughters, Carol( and her husband, George), and seeing the kind of person she is, raised in this family..is a wonderful testament to the parenting and family values. In addition to all his accomplishments...a family like this is a wonderful legacy. May all your proud and happy memories bring blessings to your lives, and may all your family and friends surround you with the love to help you.

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