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Orville “Buzz” Louis CookPassing: October 24, 2024

Service:

New Life Missionary Baptist Church

Celebration of Life

Saturday, November 2nd @ 10:00am-12:00pm

Visitation:

No Visitation

Cemetery:

No Burial

BEDFORD – Orville “Buzz” Louis Cook, 74, passed away Thursday, October 24th, 2024, at Indiana University Health Bloomington Hospital.

Born May 18, 1950 in Munich, Germany, he was the son of Denver Cook and Charlotte Louise (Mellor) Leeson.

Buzz was a 1968 graduate of Rantoul Township High School. Most recently, he continued his education and received his Associates in Ministry degree. Buzz retired from the US Army as a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in Aviation Maintenance after 23 years of service. Buzz had also worked for Roots RV, managed a Kentucky Fried Chicken, and worked as an aviation mechanic at the Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport in Bedford. He was a member of New Life Missionary Baptist Church and loved participating in church and leading music. Buzz always enjoyed singing in church groups and for the residents of the local nursing homes. He also cherished his work with The Emmaus Walk Retreat, guiding participants and speaking at all levels. He was passionate about aviation, and enjoyed time spent working on airplanes. Buzz loved his family, his extended family, his beloved dogs, Emmy, Sammy, and Bishop, as well as many pets he cared for over his life.

Surviving are his children, Jennifer (Hunter) Moore of Atlanta, Georgia, Jeff (Jane Ong) Cook of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, Denise (Terry) Godsey of Bedford, and Robert (Amanda) Pruett of Bedford; grandchildren, Brayson Pruett, Jayden Kemp, Riley Pruett, and Brynlee Godsey; companion, Diana Pruett of Bedford; the mother of his children, Vicki (Wayne Hopper) Cook of Orleans; siblings, Joyce (David) Fox of Seguin, Texas, and Darlene (Wayne) Reid of Upland, California.

His parents preceded him in death.

Cremation has been chosen.

Celebration of Life service will be from 10:00-12:00 on Saturday, November 2, at the New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 3657 Tunnelton Road, Bedford, Indiana.


Memorial Donations: White River Humane Society, whiteriverhumanesociety.org

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Mark and Carol Howard Ellison | Bedford, In
    Date: October 31, 2024
    Buzz will be solely missed. Condolences to the family
  2. Guest: Chris Garriss | Moncure NC
    Date: October 30, 2024
    Buzz is my 1st cousin, over the years we have been in different parts of the country most of the time. But growing up we spent a lot of time together - times that I have often looked back on with great joy. Things as simple as riding bikes - although some of our 'short rides around the area' could evolve into 50+ mile trips. As times have gone on, and we both got older, I tended to look back on those times more and more, only wishing that we had been able to spend more time together. Buzz was always full of energy, upbeat and looking for the next adventure. I am only sorry that we will have no further adventures on this earth. Go with God cousin, and I will see you when I get there. Perhaps we will find a way for a celestial bike ride and adventure.
  3. Guest: Angie Fox | Seguin
    Date: October 29, 2024
    Buzz was always such a joy to be around. I am so blessed to have been a part of his life and the time we did get to spend with him. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Sending our condolences to the rest of his family. The Texas Fox Family
  4. Guest: Wendy Reef | BEDFORD
    Date: October 28, 2024
    Diana, we are very sorry for your loss. Buzz was a great man, teacher and friend. Thinking of you and your family. Michael and Wendy Reef
  5. Guest: Bill & christi Hicks | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: October 28, 2024
    Condolences to the family.
  6. Guest: EvonneDe Lewis | Brownstown, Indiana
    Date: October 28, 2024
    Diana I'm so Sorry for your loss. Prayers
  7. Guest: Dean Kelley | Spencer, Indiana
    Date: October 28, 2024
    I worked many Emmaus walks with Buzz, he was always willing to serve anyplace he was needed. Condolences to his family........we will meet again my friend.
  8. Guest: Rodney and Melissa Bunch | Bedford Indiana
    Date: October 27, 2024
    Condolences to the family. We are sorry for your loss.