Henry Carl Cook, 97, of Center, KY, a native of Green County, KY, son of the late Urey Cook and Ruby Elizabeth Blevins Cook, was born on December 24, 1925 in Green County and departed this life on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Signature Healthcare in Horse Cave.
Mr. Cook had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Cook worked construction, was a farmer, and a Korean War Veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He had the largest collection of dragon flies in the world that he donated to the University of Florida. He ran insect traps and at one time had collected 120,000 specimens.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Margie Perkins Cook on December 29, 2011 having united in marriage on May 24, 1958.
SURVIVORS:
Special cousins: Tom Blevins and Dean Blevins of Green County
A host of other cousins, relatives & friends
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Graveside Service: Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:30amCT at Campbellsville Memorial Gardens with full military honors
Visitation: Thursday from 8:30am-10:00amCT at Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home
Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
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