Garland Edward Cook Obituary (1932

Garland Edward Cook, 83, of Benton Harbor went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home. He was born July 26, 1932 in Vivian, WV. On March 12, 1949, Garland married Sonia Duncan at a ceremony in Mountain City, TN. He worked for Health Co. for 35 years. Garland retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. His main purposes in life were music and leading people to know Jesus Christ as Savior. He was an ordained minister and belonged to Full Gospel Tabernacle of Watervliet. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Sonia; son, Aaron (Chris) Cook; daughter, Brenda (Tim) Delp; sister, Coralee (Lowelll) Jacobs; 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Garland is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Nina Bell; son, Garland Cook, Jr.; grandson, Jason Lane; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Garland will be held by the family at 3 pm on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Full Gospel Tabernacle Church, Watervliet. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.