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H. Cook Obituary
Aug 5, 1952 - Jun 4, 2025
Herman Leon Cook, Jr., age 72, formerly of Clemmons, NC, passed away June 4, 2025. Leon was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 5, 1952. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Holland Cook of Worthington, OH; two sisters, Kay Cook Kendall (Ed) of St. Charles, IL, Jennifer Cook Haddow (Mike) of Upper Arlington, OH; his best friend and former wife, Ann Miller of Lenoir, NC; six nieces and nephews, Laura Kendall Zimmermann (Geoff) of Aurora, IL, Thomas Kendall (Margie) of Johnson City, TN, Kyle Lookreddy (Esha) of Portland, OR, Amy Kendall of Seattle, WA, Kelly Haddow and Christopher Haddow of Upper Arlington, OH; five great-nieces and nephews; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends throughout the world. Leon was preceded in death by his father, Herman Leon Cook, Sr., Worthington, OH; his grandparents, J. Thomas and Flossie Brewer Cook of Clemmons, NC; Burke E. Holland, Kinston, NC; and Iva Ressler Holland, Hegins, PA, and by several dear aunts, uncles, and cousins. Leon never met a stranger as he traveled the world. If you knew him, you were his friend.
Leon was a 1970 graduate of West Forsyth High School, Clemmons, NC; a veteran of the U.S. Navy; and a 1978 graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts, completing a Bachelor of Music with emphasis in classical guitar. Leon retired from the U.S. Postal Service in January 2013 after more than 27 years, working first in the Boone, NC, postal system, and completing his career in Old Orchard Beach, ME. He was an avid kayaker, camper, hiker and traveler. In recent years he studied Spanish fervently. He enjoyed photography, documenting his many trips with stunning photographs he shared on social media.
A memorial service will be held at the Historic Broyhill Center (Old Clemmons School), 3540 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC, on September 27, 2025 at 11 a.m. A reception and sharing of memories will follow.
Donations may be made in Leon's memory to the Blue Ridge Conservancy, https://blueridgeconservancy.org/; or donor's choice of charity.
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Cary Vaughn
October 11, 2025
I met Leon in La Purísima, BCS Mexico. We visited one afternoon under my friend´s huge bougainvillea. This was before Covid. He was a gentleman and became a Facebook friend. I enjoyed following his travels.
normand seguin
September 25, 2025
Mon ami Léon , nous à Baie St.Paul ville du Québec, nous sommes nombreux à t!avoir connu et aimé. Nous t!oublierons jamais, mon ami américain.
Repose en paix tu seras toujours dans nos coeurs
Symphaties à la familleet aux ami es .
Normand Séguin
Henry McCarthy
September 10, 2025
I met Mr Cook camping in the Blue Ridge only once impressive man!
Ric Landreth
September 10, 2025
So sorry to hear the news about Leon. Many good memories of growing up in Clemmons with the Cook's as neighbor and friends. A truly good guy!
Nancy Owens Currie
September 10, 2025
Dear Mrs. Cook, Kay, Jennifer and families - saddened to read of Leon's passing. I have fond childhood memories of our families in the early Clemmons days. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Nancy Owens Currie
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