Clarence Cook
December 30, 2020 at 10:10 p.m.
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He never met a stranger! Clarence had a vibrant personality and would help anyone at any time. His smile would light up the room, and he often shared the incredible joy he felt for life and his love of Jesus Christ. He was a steadfast, faithful member of Warsaw Church of God.
A dedicated and loyal worker, Clarence worked for several businesses and companies in Warsaw. He worked for Hayes Hotel, Arnolt Corporation for 21 years and retired in 1987 after working for 17 years at RR Donnelley and Sons.
Clarence, the son of the late Malvin and Rosie Dell Smith Cook, was born on Aug. 24, 1922, in Coweta County, Newnan, Ga. He received his elementary education in the public schools of Newnan, Ga. As a young adult in Newnan, Ga., Clarence accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and he was never shy about sharing his testimony.
Clarence and the late H. Louise Cook were united in holy matrimony on Oct. 21, 1942, in Newnan, Ga., with the late Pastor Wallace Farmer officiating. To this union, four children were born: Clarence (Jack), William (Bill), Mary and the late Patricia. He was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard and was always striving to make a satisfying, exceptional living for his family. He excelled in growing gardens! For several years, he had incredible leafy green and root vegetables and fruits in his garden. He always had more than enough produce to share with his family, friends and many others. He and Louise were also avid travelers and enjoyed many trips.
Clarence Cook’s (granddad’s) loving, admirable, memories will be cherished by his two sons: Clarence E. “Jack” (wife Marsha) Cook; and William M. “Bill” (wife Doris) Cook, Warsaw; and his daughter, Mary E. (husband Carl) Evans, South Bend. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Matthew (wife Janet) Cook, Irvine, Calif.; Leticia (husband Byron) Burns, Christiana, Tenn.; Brian (wife Karin) Cook, Indianapolis; Erin (husband Travis) Saunders, Grove City, Ohio; Isaac (wife JaKayla) Evans, South Bend; Philip (wife Camille) Evans, Granger; Joy (Evans) Green, Indianapolis; and Marco (wife Tashanna) Barnes, Granger; and 13 great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Alyssa and Jada Burns, Brenden and Sydney Cook, Malachi, Caleb, Daniel, Ethan, Averle and Silas Evans, Xavier and Sasha Saunders. He was loved and will be fondly remembered by his devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four siblings and his daughter.
Clarence’s life will be celebrated with a private family service officiated by Pastor Tim Kumfer and Pastor Jerry Yoder. Private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. A homegoing celebration for Clarence Cook will be held later in 2021.
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Memorial donations may be designated to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196; Mobile Meals, c/o Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc., 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Warsaw Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
He never met a stranger! Clarence had a vibrant personality and would help anyone at any time. His smile would light up the room, and he often shared the incredible joy he felt for life and his love of Jesus Christ. He was a steadfast, faithful member of Warsaw Church of God.
A dedicated and loyal worker, Clarence worked for several businesses and companies in Warsaw. He worked for Hayes Hotel, Arnolt Corporation for 21 years and retired in 1987 after working for 17 years at RR Donnelley and Sons.
Clarence, the son of the late Malvin and Rosie Dell Smith Cook, was born on Aug. 24, 1922, in Coweta County, Newnan, Ga. He received his elementary education in the public schools of Newnan, Ga. As a young adult in Newnan, Ga., Clarence accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and he was never shy about sharing his testimony.
Clarence and the late H. Louise Cook were united in holy matrimony on Oct. 21, 1942, in Newnan, Ga., with the late Pastor Wallace Farmer officiating. To this union, four children were born: Clarence (Jack), William (Bill), Mary and the late Patricia. He was a dedicated husband and father who worked hard and was always striving to make a satisfying, exceptional living for his family. He excelled in growing gardens! For several years, he had incredible leafy green and root vegetables and fruits in his garden. He always had more than enough produce to share with his family, friends and many others. He and Louise were also avid travelers and enjoyed many trips.
Clarence Cook’s (granddad’s) loving, admirable, memories will be cherished by his two sons: Clarence E. “Jack” (wife Marsha) Cook; and William M. “Bill” (wife Doris) Cook, Warsaw; and his daughter, Mary E. (husband Carl) Evans, South Bend. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Matthew (wife Janet) Cook, Irvine, Calif.; Leticia (husband Byron) Burns, Christiana, Tenn.; Brian (wife Karin) Cook, Indianapolis; Erin (husband Travis) Saunders, Grove City, Ohio; Isaac (wife JaKayla) Evans, South Bend; Philip (wife Camille) Evans, Granger; Joy (Evans) Green, Indianapolis; and Marco (wife Tashanna) Barnes, Granger; and 13 great-grandchildren: Jonathan, Alyssa and Jada Burns, Brenden and Sydney Cook, Malachi, Caleb, Daniel, Ethan, Averle and Silas Evans, Xavier and Sasha Saunders. He was loved and will be fondly remembered by his devoted nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, four siblings and his daughter.
Clarence’s life will be celebrated with a private family service officiated by Pastor Tim Kumfer and Pastor Jerry Yoder. Private family burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw.
Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. A homegoing celebration for Clarence Cook will be held later in 2021.
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Memorial donations may be designated to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, Indiana 46581-1196; Mobile Meals, c/o Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc., 102 E. Market St., Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Warsaw Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
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