Joseph E Cook

Joseph E. Cook Jr. August 11, 1922 - June 30, 2012 Joseph E. Cook, Jr. age 89 years, a resident of Greenfield passed away Saturday June 30, 2012 at Golden Living Center Brandywine. He was born August 11, 1922 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Joseph E. Sr. and Ethel M. (Morris) Cook. He served in the US Army in the 87th Golden Acorn Division from 1942 until 1945 including the Battle of the Bulge, was a job setter for Chrysler Corporation for 30 years, a 22 year staff photographer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, operated his own photography business in Greenfield and also worked for Greenfield Ice Cream Company for 20 years. He was a 30 plus member of the Greenfield American Legion Post 119 and enjoyed woodworking after his retirement. He is survived by sons, Terry (Debbie) Cook of Charlottesville, Don (Rita) Cook of Greenfield, daughters, Barbara Corley of Greenfield, Sandra (Rick) Evans of Indianapolis, Patty (Bob) Welter of Greenfield, sister, Mary Jane Henn of Syracuse, Ind.,11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 2 great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lenna Mae Cook in 2007, son, William E. Cook, daughter, Linda Sue Cook and three brothers Richard, Jim, Robert, 3 grandchildren, Kenneth R. Corley, Gary Farquer, Shellie Miller, great grandson, David Turnbill and great great-grandson, Alex Miller. Visitation will be Sunday, July 8, 2012 from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel of Greenfield. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Greenfield with military graveside rites provided by the Greenfield Veteran Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be sent the Hancock County Boys and Girls Club, 715 E. Lincoln Street, Greenfield, IN 46140.