Larry A. Cook

Larry A. Cook, age 78, of Noblesville, IN, died August 4, 2015 at his home. He was born November 24, 1936 at Noblesville, IN to Augustus Henry and Elizabeth (Cheeseman) Cook. He was a graduate of Jackson Central High School with the Class of 1954. Larry first worked construction with Gene Faulstich and later with Tousley Construction. He then worked for a time at Guide Lamp and also at Noblesville Furniture Factory. In 1961 Larry's father, who was the Cicero Town Marshall, died and Larry assumed that position. In 1967 he started working for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department and in 1970 when Cicero officials called him to return to Cicero, he returned to head the Cicero Police Department. In 1971 he successfully ran for Hamilton County Sheriff and served in that capacity until 1978. Larry then took a position with Shorewood Security Corporation and later purchased that business. He retired in 2001. During his tenure as Hamilton County Sheriff he initiated the Merit System for the Department and also started retirement benefits for the employees. He was instrumental in getting the new jail planned and built during his service. His father and his family have left quite a legacy in public safety for our communities: his father, known as Gus, Larry and his brothers, Jerry and Gary all served as Cicero Town Marshalls. Larry was a member of Cicero United Methodist Church, Noblesville Masonic Lodge, Noblesville Elks Club and Noblesville Moose Lodge. He married Nurita "Trit" (Ferguson) Cook on September 10, 1955. She survives him. Additional survivors include his daughter: Michelle Renee` Cook, Cicero, IN, sons: Larry Joseph (Bonnie) Cook, Cicero, IN and Perry Lee (Kathy) Cook, Cicero, IN, brothers: Jerry Cook and Gary Cook both of Cicero, IN, and a sister: Sharon Green, Cicero, IN. Additional survivors include grandchildren: Lindsay McAteer, Megan Dodd, Nathan Cook, Kristie Weesner, Ryan Cook and Zachary Cook, five great-grandchildren and one on the way. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents is a sister: Jill Cook. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Cicero United Methodist Church, 100 East Jackson Street, Cicero, IN 46034, with Pastor Byron Fritz officiating. Burial will follow at the Cicero Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, also at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. You may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
August 07, 2015
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cicero United Methodist Church 100 E Jackson Street
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-4971 Funeral Service
August 08, 2015
11:00 AM
Cicero United Methodist Church 100 E Jackson Street
Cicero, IN
(317) 984-4971