Henry was a past member of the Telco Credit Union Board of Directors and a past president of Telephone Pioneers. He also was a long-time member of Riverchase Church of Christ.
Henry served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He later attended Auburn University and Georgia Tech before graduating from Birmingham Southern College.
Henry was predeceased by his parents, Henry S. Cook, Sr. and Lillie Liddell Cook.
Survivors include Henry's wife of 69 years, Vonda L. Cook; two sons, John Cook of Houston, TX, and Clarke Cook (Cecilia) of Birmingham; two grandchildren, Brandon Cook and Amanda Cook; and three great-grandchildren, Kailyn Simmons, Kaylee Cook, and Brielyn Cook.
The family thanks the home healthcare professionals, the Veterans Administration, and Alacare hospice workers for their compassionate care of Henry.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home in Pelham, AL, immediately followed by A Celebration of Henry's Life at 1 p.m. at Ridout's Southern Heritage Chapel, Pelham. Burial will be at Southern Heritage Cemetery, Pelham. Brother Wayne Spivey will officiate.
Memorial gifts may be made to Riverchase Church of Christ, 1868 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL 35244.
