William Apperson Cooke

William Apperson Cooke, age 89, of Solomons, MD, formerly of Accokeek, MD and Franconia, VA passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at his home with his family by his side. His wife of 56 years, Glenna (Molleur) Cooke passed away in 2006. He is the loving father of Diane Ruth Boyd and her husband John, Dawn Adelyn Miller and William James Cooke. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a brother Robert George Cooke and a sister Beverly Ann Lordi. He was predeceased by a brother, James David Cooke and a sister Jacqueline Walker. Mr. Cooke retired from the U. S. Navy in 1964 and then went to work for the U. S. Census Bureau retiring in 1983. Mr. Cooke then served as a consultant to the federal government for a few more years.He was quite a master craftsman and handyman and enjoyed doing mechanical work on his cars. Other interests included gardening, camping and traveling. He especially enjoyed his cruises to Hawaii and watching baseball. You could find Mr. Cooke strumming his 12 string guitar and playing beautiful music. He was also a member of the VFW Post 9619, Morningside.Burial at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Apperson Cooke please visit our Sympathy Store.