Eric Robert

Cook

Eric Robert Cook, age 59, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Paulding County Hospital.

Eric was born on September 21, 1965 in Paulding, OH to Robert L. and Janette M. (Haase) Cook. On September 6, 1986 he married Dawn Overmyer, who survives in Payne, OH. He was born and raised on the Cook Dairy Farm in Paulding, OH where he learned his strong work ethic. Eric was employed by the Paulding County Engineer's Office retiring as a road supervisor in 2025. When he wasn't at work for the county, he was farming, where he spent time enjoying his cattle. On rare occasions when he had the time, he loved to fish. He was a member of Woodburn Missionary Church in Woodburn, IN where he was a Sunday School teacher for 6th grade kids.

Along with his loving wife, Dawn of 39 years, Eric is survived by his mother, Janette Cook, Paulding, OH; sons: Eli (Mackenzie) Cook, Payne, OH; Tanner (Katlynn) Cook, Paulding, OH; grandson, Walker Cook, Payne, OH; brother, Charles H. (Kim) Cook, Oakwood, OH; nephew, Adam Cook, Paulding, OH.

Eric was preceded in death by his father, Robert Cook and his nephew, Tyler Cook.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at Woodburn Missionary Church with Pastor Steve Webster officiating. Private burial will be held in Wiltsie Cemetery, Harrison Township, OH.

Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Woodburn Missionary Church. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Wednesday at the church.

The family requests flowers only, please no funeral lanterns, afghans, wind chimes, etc. Preferred memorial contributions may be made in Eric's memory to Woodburn Missionary Church Missions Team or the Paulding County Junior Fair Board.