Robert C. "Bob" Cook

Ava, MO

Robert C. Cook, 76 years, passed away on May 11, 2009 in Springfield, MO. Bob was born September 27, 1932 in DeSoto, MO to Charles and Annie (Newcomer) Cook.

Bob was employed as a Conservation Agent with the Missouri Department of Conservation for 45 years. On September 13, 1993, Bob and Andrea Jean Price were united in marriage in Arkansas. After retiring as a Conservation Agent he owned and operated with his wife, Memory Lane Antiques on the east side of the square in Ava. Bob was a veteran and served in the Army during the Korean War. Bob enjoyed people and loved telling stories. He also was an avid sports fan. He was of the Baptist faith.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Cook, Ava, MO, a son and wife, Ron and Susan Cook, Joplin, MO, four step children, Sheri Garwacki, Lampac, CA, Kevin Sage, Austin, TX, Barry Sage, Dallas, TX and Paul Sage, Maryland, one step grandson, Daniel Sage, Austin, Texas, one brother, David Cook, Tennessee and one sister, Toni Bradford, Arkansas, several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Bob will be Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, MO with burial in the Ava Cemetery with full military honors by Ava American Legion #112 and VFW #5993. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 13, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Oren Alcorn. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.