Deward Rina Cook-age 96 of Sharps Chapel passed away Thursday evening, March 16, 2023 at his home. He was saved and a born-again Christian. He was a member of Naphtali Lodge #389 F. & A.M. in Center, Indiana since 1964. He served in the U. S. Army and was a veteran of World War II with the 203rd Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion, Battery A. Retired employee of Continental Steel, Kokomo, Indiana as a rigger with 30 years of service. Preceded in death by wife of 75 years, Beulah Clark Cook; parents, Sam and Louvernia Lay Cook, four sisters and seven brothers.

Survivors: Daughters, Eula Taylor of Sharps Chapel; Vonetta Martin of Kokomo, Indiana; three grandchildren, Tony Taylor, Misty Taylor and Angela Martin. Several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews along with a host of friends. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Luis Pannocchia and staff and Suncrest Hospice and staff.
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he family will receive friends 4-5 p.m. Sunday, March 19, 2023 with a Masonic Service 5 p.m. Sunday presented by Blazing Star Lodge #455 F. & A.M., with the funeral service to follow, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Greg Sharp officiating with music by Vicky Sharp. Interment 2 p.m. Monday, Chris Keck Cemetery, Sharps Chapel. Pallbearers: Family and friends. We will meet at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Monday. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.