Thomas Gerald Cook, age 83 passed away on November 23rd, 2017 with his children by his side. He was born January 23rd, 1934 to Caroline and Howard Cook in Bay City, Michigan. Tom was a chemical engineer for Dow chemical for most of his life. He served our country in the Korean War. He loved fishing, traveling, but most importantly he loved his family. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife Orpha.

Tom leaves behind his children, Mark Holloway, Carol (Jimmy) Brown, PJ Holloway, Laurie (Ron) Gundlach and Susan (David) Garrigus. He had 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren who all loved their Papa. Father of the late Maureen Strong. He will be sadly missed.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to VNA Hospice House, 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960. An online guestbook may be signed at www.seawindsfh.com.