John S. Cook's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2023 in Memphis, Missouri

John S. Cook

July 30, 1933 - August 9, 2023 (90 years old)

Memphis, Missouri

John S. Cook's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2023 in Memphis, Missouri

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John S. Cook Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John S. Cook of Memphis, Missouri, who passed away at the age of 90, on August 9, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Lottie Cook and Charles H. Cook of Downing, MO.; his daughter Sharon Rae; his brother Charles Robert; his sister-in-law Nancy Cook; his parents-in-law, Harold Ketchum and Lucille Ketchum; and his sister-in-law Darlene Drake.

He is survived by : his wife Maxine; his children, Joyce Cook and Royce Cook (Carla); his grandchildren, Lyndsay Hinkebein of Columbia, Jennifer Lewis (Trent) of Kirksville, Brenna Poe (Shane) of Downing and Kaela Garnett (Michael) of Memphis; his child Cullen "CJ" Burnsmore (Lexi) of Kirksville; his great grandchildren, Haleigh and Taelor Lewis; his grandchildren, Madisyn, Natalie Hinkebein, Triston, Trayce, Maysa Poe, Liam Burnsmore, Raegan and Waylon Garnett; and his nephews, Chas M. "Corky" Cook (Sonia) of Downing, Robb Cook (Dana) of Merriman, NE and Henry Cook (Julie) of Paris, MO..

MemorialsMemorials suggested to the Downing Cemetery, to the Downing Fire Department or to the Scotland County Fire Department.

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August 13, 2023

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“We are sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God's love. Jane Ketchum Penner and family”


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115 S Main St, Memphis, MO 63555

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