Elwood Cook, Sr.

Elwood Cook, Sr. aka Bones/Ace, age 78 of Dayton, passed away on Friday August 26, 2011. He was born on June 30, 1933 to the late William and Ada Cook. In addition to his parents, Elwood was preceded in death by three brothers, Eddie, Norwood, and Bob Cook; and one sister, Nora Denney.

Elwood is survived by his ex-wife of 38 years, Ruth Anna Cook; three children, Elwood "Hefty" Cook, Jr., Thomas (Brenda) W. Cook, and Julianne (Andy) Lawter; two grandchildren, Ashley "Grandbaby" Cook and Joseph "Brian" Lawter; one brother, Billy (Rose) Cook; special friend, Bill Wolf; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and good friends.

Elwood was an active member of the Amvets 24, other V.F.W. posts, and other clubs.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday August 31, 2011 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, 4104 Needmore Rd. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday September 1, 2011 at 10:30 am. Burial to take place at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens.