Loren Cook

December 7, 1945 - January 11, 2019
Loren Cook

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Loren Scott Cook died on Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 73 in Wilmington, NC.

He is survived by Paula Marie Kljun Cook, his wife of 42 years; his daughter Whitney Ann Cook Romadka and husband T. J. Romadka; his son Joseph Andrew Cook and wife Hilary Katherine Tilden Cook; his granddaughters Margaret Ann Cook and Eleanor Marie Romadka; and his sister Lois Bell Cook Fain and husband Malliey Clark Fain III. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph George Cook and Naomi Bell McPeak Cook.

Loren was born December 7, 1945 in Washington, PA. The family later moved to Point Pleasant, West Virginia. Loren’s love for sports began at an early age and in high school where he played baseball and managed the football team. He enjoyed spending time with his sister, Lois and friends from school. He graduated from Point Pleasant High School in 1963.

Loren matriculated to Marshall University in fall 1963. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in September 1966 and served a combat deployment in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division from July, 1968 to July, 1969. He reached the rank of Specialist 5. After returning from Vietnam, he completed his formal education at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia graduating with a major in Marketing and Economics. Loren remained in the Army as an active reservist until September, 1972.

Loren began his professional career as a Sales Representative for Smith Corona Marchant in 1972. During his time at SCM, he formed a life-long friendship with his co-worker Bill Curran. Together they worked at Southern Copy Machines where he was the Vice President of Technology from April, 1979 to March, 1998. After Southern Copy Machines, he was Director of Sales for several companies until his retirement.

Loren was an advocate for veterans, serving as a Silver Life Legacy Member and Post Commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 10822 for Dunwoody and Sandy Springs, GA. Under Loren’s leadership, the post earned All-State and All-American honors.

Loren met his wife, Paula while living in Atlanta and they were married on December 18, 1976. He was an avid photographer and loved to capture family events, sporting games, and outdoor excursions. Loren never met a stranger and was defined by his ability to nurture lasting relationships. His friends lovingly referred to him as “LC”.

After a funeral service on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Sosebee Funeral Home, Burial with military honors will follow in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

Because of Loren’s deep love for his country and fellow Veterans, it is requested that memorials be made to: VFW Post 10822 PO Box 889052 Dunwoody, GA 30338-3003, and Frogman Outdoors (www.frogmanoutdoors.org) organizations. Frogman Outdoors is a 501c nonprofit organization which takes ill, injured, and wounded SOCOM veterans on guided fishing trips.

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  • January 15, 2019
    Jeff and Heather Wilson says:
    We are so sorry to hear about Loren. He always had a smile on his face and was a great man to work with. Prayers of comfort and strength for your family.

  • August 29, 2019
    Scarlet Michael says:
    I will miss Loren so much. Every morning he would come to work and when he opened the front door he would would say "How's my pretty red-head this morning". He always had the biggest smile on his face. Loren always either made me smile and laugh. Working at Southern Copy Machines were the best years of my life. When the company shut down, every year we all got together around xmas time. I always looked forward to our xmas parties. I couldn't wait to see Loren. Such a kind man. My Condolences to Paula and her family. Love to you all.

  • January 26, 2019
    Judith R. Millner-Hofer says:
    My deepest condolences. Loren was an active member of the Dunwoody North Civic Association and volunteered as a block captain for the Neighborhood Watch. He was always helpful and concerned about the safety and security of his community. He will be missed. Judy Millner-Hofer  DNCA Neighborhood Watch Chair

  • January 21, 2019
    Carter Yates says:
    I am so sorry to hear this sad news about Loren. I'm just finding this out. From our time working together at Southern Copy Machines to the Georgia Tech basketball games that we attended together. What a wonderful human being. I will miss his smile and friendship. RIP good friend.

  • January 18, 2019
    Terry Cowan says:
    LC was one of the best people you would want to know; cared deeply about all he came in contact with. I will miss him more than words can Express! He always had "A Large Time"!!