Robert Gray "Bob" Cook Obituary (1930

Mr. Robert Gray "Bob" Cook, age 91, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on February 9, 1930 in Deputy, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Paul Cline and Thelma Foster Gray Cook. He was raised in the Kent community, attended Kent United Methodist Church, and graduated in 1948 from Hanover High School. He was inducted into the United States Army on March 6, 1951 during the Korean War. He rose to the rate of Sergeant First Class and was stationed in Germany. Bob was honorably discharged on February 28, 1953 and remained in the Reserves until being discharged on February 7, 1957. On May 31, 1954, Bob was united in marriage to Nancy Lou Tevis at the Kent United Methodist Church. This happy union of nearly 64 years was blessed with a daughter, Paula, and four sons, Robert E., Brian J., Barry J. and David C. In his early years, he worked for Health-Nor, Cummins Diesel, and Life of Kentucky Insurance. He worked as a television technician evenings and weekends in the Madison area from 1955-1961. Bob was a real estate broker and owned and operated a real estate company in Jefferson County. He was first employed at the Jefferson Proving Grounds in 1961 as a proof technician and retired in 1987 after holding several positions through the years. He was co-founder of the Jefferson Community Federal Credit Union and served on the Board of Directors. Bob loved watching his grandchildren grow up. He also loved golf and was proud of his "hole in one" at Sunrise. Watching sports and working in his garden were highlights in his day. He was a fisherman, a hunter, a carpenter, a home builder, and a little league coach. Bob will be remembered as a caring husband, dad and grandpa. Bob died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at 5:38 p.m. at the Hosparus Inpatient Unit of Norton Pavilion in Louisville, Kentucky. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Bob will be missed by his loving daughter, Paula S. Cook; his loving sons, Robert E. Cook of Madison, Indiana, Brian J. Cook, Barry J. Cook and his wife, Jenny, David C. Cook and his wife, Drucie; his grandchildren, Angela, Jacob, Myles, Paul and Nathan; his brother, Lynn Cook and his wife, Elaine; his sister in law, Sandy Tevis of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Cline Cook, died June 30, 1993, his mother, Thelma Foster Gray Cook, died January 3, 2003, his beloved wife of nearly 64 years, Nancy L. Tevis Cook, died January 4, 2018, his brothers, William L. "Bill" Cook, died January 29, 2004 and and his wife, Sharon died March 7, 2010 and Kenneth E. Cook, died December 5, 2004 and his wife, Geneva Sams Cook, died November 1, 1998. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery,1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Saturday from 12:00 Noon - 1:00 p.m. at the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSA final salute with military honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Wreathes Across America Project. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances, and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com To send a flower arrangement in memory of Robert Gray "Bob" Cook, please click here to visit our sympathy store.