The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, October 24, 1995              TAG: 9510240247
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                            LENGTH: Short :   27 lines

ERNEST COOK

Ernest Cook, 73, of the 2400 block of Middle Ave., died Oct. 22, 1995, in Sentara Norfolk General.

Mr. Cook was a native of Waynesboro, S.C., and the son of the late John P. and Viola Mack-Cook. He retired from the Virginia Beverage Co. after 30 years of service. He was a member of Church of God and Saints of Christ.

Survivors include his wife, Edith Person Cook of the home; two daughters, Emily R. Cook of the home, and Ernestine James of South Carolina; one son, Ernest Cook Jr. of Norfolk; nine grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

The funeral will be at noon Thursday in Riddick Funeral Service, by Evangelist Andrew C. Person Sr. Burial will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will be at his residence.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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