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
    David Ring says:
    I was blessed to have known this man. There is no doubt that his spirit, love for life and family will forever be part of his children and grandchildren. May he rest in peace and protect his loved ones! Godspeed!

  • January 15, 2019
    Hugh Penn says:
    Loren will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves a huge void. As commander of the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs VFW post, he did outstanding work for veterans both as a group and in individual cases. His energy, humor, smile and his leadership were just some of his great qualities. Loren served his country in Vietnam with honor and courage, he served his family and community the same way. Blue skies forever, Loren Cook.

  • January 15, 2019
    Andrea Jean Jean Robles says:
    Loren was my boss my for many years. He invited me to his home every holiday, and even helped me get my car fixed. He was that kind of man. But anyone reading this already knows that. What a blessing it was to have even known him, let alone work for him. RIP LC Thanks for everything.

  • January 13, 2019
    Danny Cannon says:
    I am so sad that Loren has passed away. I will always have happy memories of Loren. Condolences to all of the family.

  • January 15, 2019
    Zebedee and Elaine Burris Ducre says:
    Loren was a dedicated and respect leader of our VFW Post 10822. He always had a smile on his face and a kind word for everyone he met. We missed Loren's leadership when he moved to North Carolina. He continued to encourage me in phone calls and text messages to submit my application to the Georgia Military Hall of Fame. Loren was a real friend.