Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or Palms of Pasadena Hospice, 1501 Pasadena Avenue S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33707. Beloved husband of Diane L. Cook; dearest son of the late Otey C. and Mary Lake (nee: Dutton) Cook; loving father of Carol L. Cook and James F. Jim Cook Jr., dear brother of the late Jean Law; cherished grandfather of Jamie L. Cook, James F. Jay Cook III and Clayton H. Cook. Mr. Cook was a member of American Legion Post 312, a member of AARP and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees.