Gordon E. Cook, 84, Otwell

Gordon E. Cook, 84, of Otwell, Ind., passed away on January 5, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Petersburg, Ind.

Gordon was born in Petersburg to Theodore and Ada (Jenne) Cook on October 7, 1938. 

He attended Petersburg High School and graduated in the Class of 1957.  He lived most of his life in Petersburg but later moved to Otwell. He loved to hunt and fish when he had the opportunity and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He worked for Indiana Southern Railroad for many years, then drove cross-country trucking and traveled all over the U.S.  After retiring, he joined PCARC as a direct care staff member and later at the Stendal dump site.

He is survived by his daughter, Tara Summers (companion Robert Willis) of Otwell; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; stepsons Jeff and Tony Earls; and two nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia (Wells) Cook; sister, Lois J. Malott; and son, Gordon Dean Cook.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Walnut Hills Cemetery in Petersburg, Indiana.

O.D. Harris Funeral Home is entrusted with care. 

Online condolences may be made at odharrisfuneralhome.com.