John Kennith

Cook Sr.

John Kennith Cook Sr., son of the late Annabelle Howard Cook and Oscar J. Cook, was born in Ironton, Missouri on November 5, 1940 and he departed his life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri on October 19, 2008, having attained the age of 67 years 11 months and 14 days.

November 12, 1960 in Bunker, Mo. John was united in marriage to Beverly McNail. To this loving union three children were born. John was a loving father, and grandfather. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and his grandchildren. John was a member of the Centerville First Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming and raising cows.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Annabelle Cook, his loving wife, Beverly, three brothers, Elmer, Delmar, and Ray. John is survived by two daughters; Christina Cook of Centerville and Nancy Morgan and her husband Brad of Farmington, one son; John Cook Jr. of Centerville. three brothers; Donald Cook and his wife Luellen of Lesterville, Otto Cook and his wife Jane of Black, Robert Cook and his wife Willa Dean of Bunker, one sister, Shirley Portwood and husband Fred of East Prairie. John is also survived by eight grandchildren; Heather, Misty, Jessica, Justin, Cody, John, Steven, and Crystal. two great grandchildren; Tristan and Damian.

John will be sadly missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Monday at 4:00 P.M. at the McSpadden Funeral Homes, Ellington

Funeral: Tuesday at 10 A.M. at the McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington

Burial: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Music: Pete and Norma Wright
In Lieu of Flowers: Pleasant Hill Cemetery Fund or Centerville First Baptist Church