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for Clinton Cook
Dr. Clinton C. Cook III
July 21, 2009
The Cook Family on Vacation
July 21, 2009
Clinton as a young child
July 21, 2009
Cinton & Virginia
July 21, 2009
Elton Holbrook
September 21, 2008
Aunt Ethel and Family,
I was greatly saddened to hear the news of Clinton passing away, he will be greatly missed. You all will be in prayers. The Lord is the only physician that heals the broken heart.
With Love,
Elton Holbrook
Nell Cox
September 21, 2008
To The Cook Family,
With great Love and Sympathy to Aunt Ethel Cook and Family. You will be in my prayers. My cousin Clinton will be greatly missed. With Love and Sympathy,
Nell Cox
Butch Ross
September 21, 2008
Sonny,
To a wonderful Doctor and Cousin. You will be greatly missed.
I have wonderful memories of our goodtimes together.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love
Butch Ross
Katherine Buchanan Stallard
August 24, 2007
Clinton was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all. Aunt Ethel,Virginia, Clint and Chris my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I pray that God will comfort and bring peace to your heart. May all the wonderful memories of a son, brother, and dad bring you comfort in the months ahead.
Rev. Mark & Tammie Payton
August 20, 2007
Clinton was a very dear cousin and doctor to me. His Eulogy was titled, "Loving Heart and Gentle Hands", written by my sister, Kathy Bates. How very true that is! Clinton's dad, my great uncle, delivered me as a baby. He was my doctor until his passing. Then Clinton became my doctor. Many asked, "How can you go to your cousin as your doctor?" I said, "Because he is the Best!" I will truly miss Clinton and his smile. Whenever I went to Clinton's office he would always show me around and let everyone know that I was his cousin. He loved his family. He always spoke of Clint, Chris, and how he had the sweetest and prettiest mother in the world. Clinton did have a Loving Heart. Clinton was very well known and highly thought of in Louisville. Many in our congregation went to Clinton and speak highly of him. Clinton had Gentle Hands. Clinton (maybe unaware) was an instrument of God. I'm sure many families asked to have prayer before surgeries. Clinton could open an incision, stitch it up, but could not heal the wound. The rest was up to God. I'm sure Clinton was amazed how the healing process went. As Clinton has left us here there is a wound within our hearts that only God can heal. May we cherish the memories we have of Clinton and may Gods "Loving Heart and Gentle Hands" comfort us in this time of great loss. Clinton was loved and will truly be missed! Thank you Clint and Chris for sharing your dad with so many! Thank you Aunt Ethel for having such a wonderful son! God Bless!
Joyce Easterling
August 20, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III. My name is Joyce and I am Clinton's cousin in Coeburn, Virginia. I recently lost my husband, Harvey. I was so saddened to hear about Clinton. It really broke my heart. I talk with Aunt Ethel everyday on the phone and you can hear her love for her son. I pray that this broken heart of her's heals. Clinton was such a wonderful person he will be missed by many.
Love and Prayers
Joyce Easterling
August 20, 2007
Ethel Saizan
August 18, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III. I felt a need to add this truly cute story of Clinton and myself painting his Mother and Dad's pool.
As we were painting Clinton had been painting the deep end of the pool and he forgot to paint around the drain area. He said "No Problem, I will be able to get back down there to paint it", about that time I was trying to help him with my paint pole but he slipped and slide all the way down to the drain. We both laughed and laughed. I like to never got him out of the deep end that was slick with paint. That was just one of the wonderful memories I have of my wonderful cousin whom I loved so much.
May God Bless you all.
Ethel Saizan Richardson
Gloria Castile
August 18, 2007
I just heard about Cr. Cook. I was saddened when he left Louisville. I was a cancer patient from 1987. He was my Dr. till he left. He was a very caring man who made you feel comfortable.God bless his family and friends. Thank you for the wonderful care you gave me.
Kathy Bates
August 14, 2007
For Dr. Clinton C. Cook III, I just wanted to Thank the Courier Journel for responding to my email so quickly and allowing this Guest Book to go on for another week without a charge. Thank you so much. My cousin Clinton was a very special person and I will let his mother Ethel Cook know how very thoughtful that you are in continuing this Book for another week. Thank you again.
In great appreciation,
Kathy Bates
Melanie Fenley
August 11, 2007
Over the last four years, I have heard several stories from my papaw about how great a man Dr. Cook II was. I have also been told from several women in my family how great Dr. Cook III was. I feel very priveleged that I had many Sunday dinners that Dr. Cook III made for Chris and I. While I never had the privelege of knowing Dr. Cook II, I will miss DR. Cook III. Dr. Cook III was a very warm, generous, kind, and welcoming man. He made you feel comfortable and had a great sense of humor as well as a wonderful smile that lives on in Chris. I see a lot of Dr. Cook in Chris and he did a wonderful job raising a great son. Dr. Cook was a very special man and I will miss him dearly. My family and I wish to extend our most sincerest condolences to the Cook family. Dr. Cook will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We love you!
Christopher C Cook
August 11, 2007
Everyday I sit down and read all of the memories and condolences. It has helped me get through the most difficult time of my life. I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to write in. As you all know my father was and allways will be a very special person. Not only was he a great doctor but a great father and best friend. He taught me how to hunt, fish, bet horses, grow a garden, drive his 1963 Corvette and how to be a hard worker. There will never be a day in my life without thinking about my dad. He will allways have a place in my heart. I wish I could share all of my memories but the Guest Book would then be as thick as a high school math book. Once again thank you all for everything that you have done in helping me get through this difficult time.
Vickie Hilton
August 6, 2007
Clint and I spent the last four and a half months of his life together sharing time and our love for one another. We felt an instant connection to each other right from the start. He was so thoughtful and considerate with a great big heart of gold. He always had the following day planned the night before so we could make the most of our time. I loved that about him. He loved to cook and was so pleased that I always liked to try his special dishes. We spent many hours sitting at the dock listening to our favorite music -sometimes just sitting and watching the river run by. Many times we laughed until we cried over the simplest things. He told me it had been a long time since he had laughed like this. We were always content with one anothers company whatever we chose to do. He was an awesome teacher, spending many hours teaching me all about fishing: how to fish, where to find the fish and even how to clean them. Even though our time together was cut short I am so thankful for the time that we did have. He gave my world a whole new meaning! I told him often that God made him special. We had lots of plans for our future together. I miss him so and will never stop loving him. He made me smile.
-Your special friend, Vickie
Ethel Cook
August 4, 2007
In Warmest Appreciation of all your wonderful thoughts that have been written about my Son. We want to Thank each and everyone who has written such nice things about my Son. The love you had for my Son is greatly appreciated.
Thank you to his patients, staff, co-workers, family and friends and to everyone that he touched their heart who loved him.
In Great Appreciation,
Ethel Cook and Virginia Pike Cook
Betty Ann Falin
August 4, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III. Clinton was my cousin who also performed my Hysterectomy. I remember after my surgery he came in my room and said, "Well its time to start shout'in" and I said, "Well I can't shout" and he laughed till he cried. He will be truly missed. I pray for his mother Ethel Cook daily in her great time of sorrow.
Love and Prayers,
Betty Ann Falin
Edith Vincent
August 1, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III. I will miss Clinton daily and his loving smile and kind words. I will be praying for you Aunt Ethel in your time of sorrow. He was a kind and loving cousin as well as doctor.
Warm felt loving thoughts,
Edith Vincent
Trisha Parnass
August 1, 2007
Dr. Cook,
I will miss Clinton. When I was a teenager he found a lump on my breast and I remember being so scared. He really kept me calm through the whole process. He was a very kind heart and I will miss him so much. I had a little baby boy at the same time that Clinton left this world. I feel for Aunt Ethel loosing a son. I can only imagine how empty her heart must be. My love and sympathy goes out to my Great Aunt Ethel.
Love and Kindness,
Trisha Parnass
Dr. David & Kathy Bates
August 1, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III.
What a wonderful Doctor, What a wonderful Cousin. I will truly miss my time I had with Clinton, our talks, laughs and remembering when I was a little girl and had a studdering problem. I was trying to sing on Top of Ol' Smokey, and just couldn't get the words out, Clinton was playing the organ and looked down at me and said, Stop that!! I never studdered again!!! He was a medical student at the time. Clinton and I laughed about this all the time we talked to each other. I will never forget that as long as I live!!! I will really miss him and know others will as well. This world will have a less shining face without Clinton here.
Love to Aunt Ethel Cook my dear and loving Aunt. I will always be there for you Aunt Ethel.
Love Always,
David and Kathy Bates
Ethel Saizan Richardson
August 1, 2007
Dr. Clinton C. Cook, III.
Clinton was a wonderful Doctor and especially a wonderful Cousin. I will miss him greatly. He always had a beautiful smile on his face and I will always remember wonderful times with him. I will pray for his mother Ethel Cook daily that God gives her strength in his loss. In loving memory Ethel Saizan Richardson
Nora Simms
July 27, 2007
To the family of Dr. Cook:
I was so saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Clinton Cook. As a patient of Dr. Cook's since 1993, I was blessed to have found this competent and caring physician. I am alive today because of his expertise and skill. Not only was Dr. Cook an excellent physician, he was also very kind and sympathetic to his patients. I shall always remember his gracious manner, his smiling face and his devotion to the patients.
Christine Hardt
July 27, 2007
To The Clinton Family,
Dr. Cook was my doctor for 28 yrs. He was a very caring & compassionate man who always took the time to answer questions and share stories. He performed two surgeries on me, one that saved my life. I was shocked at his passing. He was truly the best and he will be greatly missed.
Frances Dyer
July 20, 2007
Dr. Cook was such a kind, caring, and compassionate person. I was so fortunate to have him as my physician. And that smile! I'll always remember that being the first thing I saw after my surgery.
I remain saddened by his death, and feel such a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Shannon Queenan
July 19, 2007
I was a longtime patient of Dr. Cook's and celebrated 18 years cancer-free last month...to Dr. Cook's credit. He was a compassionate care-giver. I am eternally grateful to him for his knowledge AND his kindness. I also always loved hearing about his fishing trips, and was so glad that he lived into the dream of Arkansas...my thanks to his family for sharing him with so many...and may your memories comfort you at this time of loss.
Judy Kornell
July 16, 2007
I would like to express my sympathy to Dr. Cook's family. Over the years I was a patient of Dr. Cook's father and Dr. Cook III. What an example of caring doctors they were. When Dr. Cook moved to Arkansas, we were happy for him, but sad for the Louisiville area. His continued contribution to the medical field will be missed by everyone. I feel very blessed to have known him.
Lisa Cherry
July 15, 2007
Dr. Cook was a wonderful addition to the medical community in my hometown, Moutain Home, Arkansas and will be terribly missed by all of his patients and their families. I am very grateful for the care he provided to my mother during a serious illness. His terrific attitude helped her so much and certainly contributed to her recovery. My thoughts are with Dr. Cook's family.
Sandra Higginbotham
July 15, 2007
Happy Birthday, Dr. Cook. Hope you are enjoying the fishing and story telling. You deserve the best. No one could have a better doctor and so many of us are living proof. God bless you and yours. A devoted patient.
Gloria Wisdom
July 14, 2007
I will always remember the smile, time and conern he had for me for many many years. What a great doctor. I was so sad when he left Louisville but also happy for him. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Carol Stoltz Jacobsen
July 13, 2007
When our high school class met for our 50th reunion last weekend, we looked forward to Clinton being with us. Finding that he was ill put a damper on our remembrances of the many good times we all had. Returning home to the announcement of Clinton's death was a sad moment, but also a time to reacquaint ourselves with the memory of a smiling face and a good life well-lived. He is remembered as a friend to all as we grew from children to young men and women and then adults. I share with our classmates in our sincere condolences to the family of a great friend.
Chris Luckett
July 13, 2007
We were blessed to have known Dr. Cook and his family. Thank you for the beautiful memories. Our hearts are broken. Love to Clint and Chris from Pat, Joyce, Clinton, and Chris Luckett
Mary Grigsby
July 12, 2007
So sorry to hear of Dr. Cook's passing at such a young age. He was a wonderful Doctor. He always took time with his patients. I hated to see him leave Louisville.
Vickie Fischer
July 12, 2007
My sincere appreciation to Dr. Cook for the care he gave my sister, Viny. As I understand it, Dr. Cook saved her life. My deep condolences to all who knew and loved Dr. Cook. Vickie
LaVina Burns
July 12, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Dr. Cook. If it had not been for his expertise in his field, I would not be here to type this message. He saved my life in Sept. 1993 and for that I am eternally grateful. I was blessed to have been able to go to Mountain Home to continue as his patient. He became a dear friend as well as my doctor and I owe him my life.
You will be missed greatly Dr Cook!
Neil,Gale and Janet Lively
July 12, 2007
To Dr. Cook's Family:
We couldn't believe the news of the passing of Clinton. We had spoken to him only three weeks ago, and the world seemed good. Not only was he a gifted physician but a true friend for many years. He will be missed, may God speed him on his journey.
Janet Lively Heberle
July 12, 2007
Dr. Cook was a dear friend of my family for nearly 35 years. He was a wonderful man, father, friend and physician. He gave of himself unselfishly to patients & friends alike. He will be remembered by those fortunate to know him, for his generosity, his dedication to his patients, his loyalty and his smile!
We loved our friend and will truly miss him.
We extend our deepest sympathies to Chris, Clinton and Vicki.
Janet Lively Heberle
MaryAnn Parsley
July 12, 2007
To the Family of Dr. Clinton Cook:
I was one of the luckiest patients of Dr. Cook. He saved my life. I will never forget the amazing surgical skills he had. All of us who were patients were friends as well. He always had time to talk and made you feel like you were the most special person. We were so sad when he left for Arkansas; but his love of fishing and hunting called him there. All of us here will remember the wonderful,caring, and talented physician that he was.
MaryAnn Parsley, R.N.
Shirley Braun
July 12, 2007
To Dr. Cook's Family:
For many years I was a patient of this dear man who performed major surgery on me and was so comforting at the same time. I had asked Dr. Marion Beard for the name of a good doctor and he said, "I will give you the best - in fact we think of him as a doctor's doctor." He was kind, thorough and caring and when he left Louisville, on my annual visit, he took the time to talk to me and tell me of his decision to leave his 'home town' -- I'm so glad to have had him for my doctor and to have known him.
My kindest thoughts to his family and I will remember Dr. Cook in prayer.
Janie LaMaster
July 12, 2007
Dr. Cook was a wonderful Dr. and great person, He will not soon be forgotten. My prayers are with the family
Dr. William (Bill) Baker
July 12, 2007
I'm very sorry to hear this. Dr. Cook has always been a good friend and mentor.
I'm greatful for all the help and advice over the years.
You will be missed.
Kristie Paris
July 12, 2007
To the true gentleman who mentored me along the way. A caring physician with skill of an angel. A great fisherman and host to all. I will miss the conversation by phone since he left Louisville. The KMA has missed his contribution to its Cancer Comm. A friend forever.
Debbie Young
July 12, 2007
To the family of Dr. Clinton Cook,
Not only was he a wonderful man, he was a wonderful, caring doctor! I and several friends who had been patients of his were crushed when he moved his practice to Arkansas! You have my deepest sympathies. I was shocked to read of his passing.
Teri Castleman
July 12, 2007
To my mentor:
You will not be forgotten.
Our sympathies to Clint & Heather, Chris, Mrs. Ethel Cook.
Bo and Teri Castleman
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