George Leon Cook

The funeral for George Leon Cook will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Central Valley Chapel in Central Point. A private cryptside service will be held in Hillcrest Memorial Park. Mr. Cook, 78, of Central Point, died Friday (Dec. 21, 2001) at Providence Medford Medical Center. He was born Oct. 2, 1923, in Muskogee, Okla. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, and in 1948, in Santa Paula, Calif., he married Ima Jean Fletcher, who survives. The couple came to the Rogue Valley 40 years ago and operated Cook's Portable Toilet Service. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, and spending time with his two small dogs, Tina and Tiny. He was an avid follower of NASCAR auto racing.

Survivors, in addition to his wife, include a son, Gary Cook, Central Point, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements: Central Valley Cremation & Funeral Care.

Contributed by Howard Grisso, 2002. Information posted as courtesy to researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.