James F. Cook

James F. Cook, age 93, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on March 24, 1929 in Fulton County, Indiana to Walter and Zella (Carter) Cook.  He married Thelma Stingley on April 12, 1947 in North Manchester, Indiana.  She passed away on December 8, 2010.

James is survived by his children, Judy Clayton of Kimmell, Larry (Katie) Cook of Albion, Peggy (Kenneth) Strock of Kimmell; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; brothers, Howard (Carolyn) Cook of Rochester, George (Carolyn) Cook of New Haven; sisters, Hazel Ann (Roscoe) Goings of South Whitley, and Jane (Gary) Champ of Lucerne.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife and siblings, AJ Cook, Art Cook, Estella Eads, Phyllis Rautenkranz, Barbara Hudson, Betty Coldren and Annette George.

James moved to Kimmell in 1957 coming from Kewanna, Indiana.  He retired from Weatherhead in Syracuse.  James also farmed for over 25 years and was a truck driver for many years.  He loved woodworking and truck driving.

A funeral service will be held in James’s honor at 11am on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, Indiana 46767. Rev. Marilyn Gebert and Rev. Rachel Bales-Case will officiate. Family and friends will be received from 4 pm – 7 pm Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday. Burial will take place at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741 or ProMedica Hospice, 2720 Dupont Commerce Court #210, Forty Wayne, Indiana 46825.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences maybe shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com .