Richard B Cook

Mr. Richard Burden Cook, age 86 of Corpus Christi, TX, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 in the Ellaville Cemetery.  Dr. Ben Foxworth will officiate.

      Mr. Cook was born November 7, 1926 was the son of Robert L. Cook and Maude Cook. He served in the US Navy during WWII.  Following his discharge he joined the Corpus Christi Police Department and retired in 1981.  He enjoyed hunting, flying, and watching Wheel of Fortune which he referred to as the “Broken Wheel”.  

    Mr. Cook is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nelle S. Cook; one son, Richard Michael Cook and wife Lee Ann of Renton, WA; one grandson, Chris Cook of Grants Pass, OR and several nieces and nephews.  Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.

      Watson-Giddens Funeral Home of Ellaville, GA is in charge of arrangements.