O C Cook, age 90, passed away on September 26, 2025 at the Life & Love Assisted Living Facility in Citrus Springs, FL. OC was born in Star City, AR on March 16, 1935 to the late William ”Buddy” and Lela (Morgan) Cook. He worked for Kroger Grocery Stores who moved him many times around the eastern U.S. as he worked his way up the corporate ladder. He retired as the Vice-President of Meat Merchandising and moved to Floral city in 1988. After retiring, he was employed in the real estate business and was an agent for Coldwell Bankers Realty in Inverness. He was known by all as a man of great integrity, kindness and generosity. He was humble, content and considerate to the very end.
He is survived by 3 sons: Glen (Gwen) Cook of Crystal River; Joe (Susan Rupp) Cook of Amherst, MA; Keith (Debra) Cook of Inverness; 1 daughter: Kristy (Ron) Roberts of Lutz, FL; 1 brother: James Cook of South Haven, MS; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Ira Jean Cook on April 11, 2019 and a brother, Doyle Cook.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Gulf To Lake Baptist Church of Crystal River with Pastor Lloyd Bertine officiating. Burial will follow in the Hills of Rest Cemetery in Floral City.
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I only had the privilege of meeting O C Cook a few times in his lifetime. But one time was all it took to understand what a great person this man was. He was a great businessman and had knowledge to discuss any subject that come his way. I loved his ethics and conservatism. I considered him a friend and he will surely be missed by many.
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