James "Jim" M. Cook

James "Jim" M. Cook, 76, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Thursday evening, May 12th, 2016 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born April 19th, 1940 to the late Richard C. and Marvel (Hatch) Cook. He later married Nancy Grubham on November 19th, 1983.

He was always active in and serving the community. Jim was a volunteer at the Middlefield Fire Department for over 40 years. He was also a member of Village Lodge #274 F&AM and also the Order of Eastern Star Crescent Chapter #7. Jim may be remembered as the chicken cooker at the former Middlefield Swiss Cheese Festival or for his service in the OES Food Booth at the Geauga County Fair. He further enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

Jim will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 33 years, Nancy; children, Darrell Cook, Dean Cook, Darrin (Dina) Cook, Meghan (Book) Chrobak; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Charles (Annette) Cook, Richard (Judy) Cook; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents and sister, Jane Ann Cook.

Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, May 17TH, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:30 P.M. at BEST FUNERAL HOME, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield, OH. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND MASONIC SERVICES WILL FOLLOW AT 7:30 P.M.