M. Scott Cook

M. Scott Cook, 47, Canton, Ohio and a former Tipton resident, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at his residence.  He was born August 26, 1962 in Tipton to Freeman, Sr. and Marianna (Maxfield) Cook.

Scott was a disabled veteran of the U. S. Air Force and had served in the first Gulf War.  He was a 1980 graduate of Tipton High School, graduated from Ball State with a degree in Outdoor Recreation Management and was an Eagle Scout.

He is survived by his father, Freeman C. Cook, Sr. of Tipton.  Scott was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Freeman C. Cook, Jr.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 20 at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton, with Rev. Phil Collier presiding and burial to follow.  Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Tipton County, P.O. Box 237, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.