Dateline: Godfrey
Leslie Hobart Cook Jr., 84, died at 7:29 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at his home in Godfrey. Born July 28, 1937 in Vichy, MO, he was the son of Leslie H. and Helen (Bray) Cook. He retired from Helms Construction as a heavy equipment mechanic. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Eugenia and Chris Wyatt of Godfrey, three grandchildren, Crystal Cook, Nathaniel Wyatt (Andi), and Ryan Wyatt (Kay), and nine great grandchildren, Alisa, Xavien, Alora, Annabelle, Colton, Kally Anne, Ainsley, Scarlett and Decklyn. Also surviving are two brothers, John and Lynn Cook and a sister, Vivian Moon. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Cook, three brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com