He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Jane Cook; children, Pamela (John) Gerkin, Allen (Yvonne) Cook, and Loretta (Danny) Taylor. Cherishing many happy memories with "Paps" are his grandchildren; Kristi Ripley, Johnny Gerkin, Jonathan Gerkin, Samantha Gibson, Matthew Cook, Danielle Earhart and Nicholas Cook. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is survived by a sister, Karen Lawrence.
He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War.
A graveside service will be conducted by Bro. David Whitehead on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the family cemetery in Bumpus Mills, TN. Pallbearers will be John Gerkin, Danny Taylor, Matthew Cook, Nicholas Cook, Jonathan Gerkin. John Gerkin, Jr and Josh Gibson.
A special thanks to the staff at TN Quality Hospice Care for your care and compassion.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Jane Cook; children, Pamela (John) Gerkin, Allen (Yvonne) Cook, and Loretta (Danny) Taylor. Cherishing many happy memories with "Paps" are his grandchildren; Kristi Ripley, Johnny Gerkin, Jonathan Gerkin, Samantha Gibson, Matthew Cook, Danielle Earhart and Nicholas Cook. He is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. He is survived by a sister, Karen Lawrence.
He was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War.
A graveside service will be conducted by Bro. David Whitehead on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the family cemetery in Bumpus Mills, TN. Pallbearers will be John Gerkin, Danny Taylor, Matthew Cook, Nicholas Cook, Jonathan Gerkin. John Gerkin, Jr and Josh Gibson.
A special thanks to the staff at TN Quality Hospice Care for your care and compassion.
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