Virgil Elgin Cook Jr.

Virgil Elgin Cook, Jr., 82, of Marion, KY died Thursday at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, U.S. Army Veteran, Graduate of Marion High School Class of 1951, long time president of Crittenden County Farm Bureau, past member of the Crittenden County Hospital Board, life long owner of River Ridge Farms and an avid University of Louisville fan.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Cook of Marion, KY; sons, Chris (Tracy) Cook of Marion, KY and Charles (Natasha) Cook of Kuttawa, KY; grandchildren, Caroline and Ashleigh Cook of Kuttawa, KY; brother, Carlin (Barbara) Cook of Paducah, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil E. and Syble T. Cook, Sr.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Sunday October 25, 2015 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to the Syble T. Cook Fund, c/o Marion United Methodist Church, 112 South College St., Marion, KY. 42064