COL JAMES H. COOK To TAPS

Colonel James H. Cook

92, went to be with the Lord September 8, 2016. He was born July 15, 1924, in Decatur, Mississippi, the son of the late Rev. John Allen and Mary Alma (Atkinson) Cook. He married Sybil Grey Pace on July 8, 1950.

James was drafted into WWII as a flight engineer on the B17, Flying Fortress, in the Army Air Corps. At the conclusion of the war, he returned to college and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1950. He was subsequently recalled to active duty for the Korean War receiving a direct commission and continuing to serve throughout the Vietnam War. He served in numerous Finance Corps positions throughout the United States including the Department of the Army at the Pentagon, as well as Germany, Korea, Okinawa, and Vietnam. He proudly served with distinction for 30 years earning two Bronze Stars for Meritorious Achievement in Combat. Additional accommodations include the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, two Legions of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals and two Air Medals.

Col. Cook was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church and the Retired Military Officer's Association. He loved bird watching, and coin collecting, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Sybil Cook; four children, Dixie (Sam) Cochran, Donald (Karol) Cook, James (Martha) Cook, Jennifer (Casey) Enzor; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Lee, Aaron, Sarah, Mary, Spencer, Matthew, and Caroline; one great grandchild, Rosalyn; and his sister, Ludie Harkins.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Colonial Hills Baptist Church, 8140 Union Chapel Road. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel. Online condolences may be shared by visiting

www.flannerbuchanan.com. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/indystar/obituary.aspx?pid=181374538#sthash.W1PHFAPV.dpufCOL JAMES H. COOK passed away 9/8/2016.