"Sorry to hear about John passing. Many good memories with John as my baseball coach and bowling with John and my father. John was always kind and fun to be around. Prayers for the family."
In loving memory of
John R. Cook
November 14, 1930 - June 3, 2015
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day. John R. Cook, age 84 of Fairmount, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Community Howard Regional Health. He was born in Muskegon, Mich. on November, 14, 1930 to the late Lloyd and Freeda Bookout Cook. John graduated in 1950 from Poling Town High School in Jay County. During the Korean War, he served in the United State Marine Corps. On April 12, 1953, John married the love of his life, Mary Maxine Isch, who preceded him in death on June 29, 2007. He worked in the Tool and Die Department at General Motors in Marion for thirty-five years, retiring in 1991. Since the early 1990s, John has been a member of Brookhaven Wesleyan Church. He was also a member of a small Wednesday night Bible study group that was always very supportive. John was a very active member of the Fairmount Lions Club. He was an avid golfer and bowler, having been a member of Arbor Trace Gold Club and traveling a lot to participate in bowling tournaments. He was also a enthusiastic supporter of Madison-Grant Athletics attending many competitions across the spectrum of sports. John had the gifts of the fruit of the spirit, always displaying kindness, gentleness, and patience.
John is survived by his three children;
John (Cathy) Cook, Wabash, IN, Kathy (Tim) Carter, Russiaville, IN, and Linda (Jim) Martin, Rossville, IN,
Grandchildren: Shelly Stone, Ft. Wayne, IN, Matt Cook, Lafayette, IN, Nathan (Andrea) Carter, Chicago, IL, Nick (Kendra) Carter, Indianapolis, Aaron (Hahna) Martin, Noblesville, IN and Emily Martin, Rossville, IN
Great-Grandchildren: William and Elizabeth Stone, Tony Cook, Lucy, Mary, Katy, and Elly Carter, Keziah, Sylas, and Sadie Carter.
Siblings: Woody (Carol) Cook, Gas City, IN, Donnie (Al) Kuhlman, Lawrence, KS and Phil (Dorothy) Cook, Redkey, IN and several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by two sister, Rosanna Cook and Patsy Watts, two brothers Bobby Cook and Junior Cook, a grandaughter Natalie Carter, and special friend Martha Stevens.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where the family will receive friends on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 2-6 PM and one hour prior to the funeral service at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church..
Funeral Service is Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, 2960 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953 with Pastor Bob Van Cise and Pastor Joel Gearhart officiating. Burial and committal service will take place immediately following at Park Cemetery with military rites.
Memorial contributions may be made to Brookhaven Wesleyan Church in care of the funeral home.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"John and Cathy, Dolores and I are very sorry we couldn't be there but you are in our prayers. GOD bless."
"Our prayers our with you."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this sad time, though it's such a comfort when you know where they are and who they are with, in Heaven with the Lord, Mary and other friends and relatives. Your dad was a special caring man and we always enjoyed being with him. He will be missed."
"We send our deepest sympathies to John's family. John was an amazing man and a cherished friend. We were blessed to have him touch our lives and our hearts. Though he will be missed our shared memories will remain here with us. "
"Praying for the family."
"Kathy, I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet dad! I read the obit and was impressed with his Christian testimony. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family at this time. Peggy"
"So sorry to hear this. You have our condolences. Will pray for the family."