John D, Cook

John D. Cook, 87 years old of Hillsboro, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023.

He was born on January 31, 1936 at Samantha, OH., the son of the late Walter Harrison and Mary C. (Holt) Cook. Beside his parents, John was preceded in death by a sister, June Canter.

On September 22, 1958, John was united in marriage to Lois E. (Wheelen) Cook. They were blessed with two loving children; son, Jeffrey D. (Jennifer) Cook of Jackson, OH.; daughter, Lisa E. (Robert) Warner of Hagerstown, IN,; five grandcildren, Ben (Margaret) Warner, Neal (Kortnee) Warner, Paul (Audreyalice) Warner, John (Natasha) Cook, Christopher (Stephanie) Cook; eight great grandchildren; brother, Walter (Diana) Cook of Washington State; niece and a host of friends.

John was a graduate of Leesburg High School. After graduating, he served his Country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He retired from the State of Ohio Natural Resources where he was the building Supervisor for Southern Ohio.

John was a member of the American Legion and the Highland County Coon Hunter's. He had a love for the outdoors, especially traveling to Canada and Alaska. He was a big game hunter who has several trophy mounts to his credit. John lived life well.

Visitation will be held Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Thompson Funeral Home in Hillsboro.

Graveside Services will be held 2:30 P.M. Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Hightop Cemetery at Samantha with Tom Stoops officiating. Miltary Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Highland County Honor Guard.

Family requests any memorials to the donor's favorite charity.

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