UPSHUR COUNTY - CREMATION John P. Cook, 71, of Gilmer, Texas passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Gilmer. He was born on June 11, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas to Lester and Vera Hankins Cook. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Cook had a bachelor’s degree and worked as a nuclear engineer. Mr. Cook is survived by numerous family members and friends. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer.