Larry Eugene Cook, Sr.

Larry Eugene Cook, Sr., 79, of Bridgewater, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at his home. He was born in Rockingham County on April 1, 1941, and was a son of the late John Wilbur and Minnie Bell (Thomson) Cook. Larry was a member of Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene. He was an avid fan of the Baltimore Orioles enjoyed hunting and fishing and helped form, played and coached the Montezuma Braves in the RCBL. He was a member of the Montezuma Ruritan Club. On October 7, 1972 he was united in marriage to Virginia Ann (Shirk) Cook. Surviving in addition to his wife are his six children, Larry Eugene Cook, Jr. and wife Cynthia of Dayton, Lacinda Wine and husband James, of Bridgewater, Lora Holcomb and husband Gene, of Bridgewater, Lucas Eric Cook and wife Ranita, of Mt. Solon, Roberta Keppel and husband Gary, of Harrisonburg, and Paul Eugene Cook, and fiancee' Jody, of Bridgewater; two sisters, Loretta Altizer and husband Rich, of Weyers Cave and Edith Sue Cave, of Bridgewater; and his brother, Keith Cook and wife Patty, of Bridgewater. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandson and his dog, Jaycee, and his caretaker, LeaAnn Holloway. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mattie Keppel, one sister, Virginia Rexrode, and three brothers, Steve Cook, Leo Cook, and John Waldo Cook. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Spring Creek Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Tony Martin and Pastor Tina Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Solon Fire and Rescue Squad, 86 Emmanuel Church Rd., Mount Solon, VA 22843. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.