Hubert Cook

Hubert Lloyd Cook, 88, of Venice, Fla., formerly of Hornersville, Mo., died Sunday, June 7, 2009, at Venice Memorial Hospital.

Born Jan. 20, 1921, in Hornersville, son of the late Dolph and Ineys Cook, he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in WWII. He was a farmer, motel owner and a property manager.

On April 27, 1942, he married Frances Miriam Brotherton, who preceded him in death on Dec. 26, 1998.

Survivors include a daughter, Sheila Philhours, of Jackson, Tenn.; two sons, Keith Cook and wife, Becky, of Hubbard, Texas and Kerry Cook and wife, Sherrene, of Venice. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 13, at 821 Amaryllis Lane, Venice, Fla.

Toale Brothers Funeral Home in Sarasota, Fla. is in charge of arrangements.