Griff Clifton Cook, Jr.

Griff Clifton Cook, Jr., 84, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at The Ohio State University Hospital.

He was born in Cadmus, Ohio on November 17, 1939 and attended Cadmus High School where he played basketball.  Most of his career, Griff worked as a supervisor at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and later at the Shell Chemical Plant in Apple Grove, West Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Griff Clifton Cook Sr. and Edna and his sisters, Donita Simms and Bonnie Carter.

Griff is survived by his wife, Pamala Cook of Bidwell; sister, Peggy Bunsold of Marysville, OH; daughters, Annie Miller (Scott) of Virginia Beach, VA and Kris Mays (Mike) of Urbana, OH; four grandchildren, Katie Miller Sanders (Garrett), Ashlee Miller Upp (Justin), Corey Mays (Casey), and Nathan Mays (Alexandra); and five great grandchildren.

He enjoyed retirement on his farm in Bidwell where he helped Pam care for a variety of animals, including his special friends, Keno and Koko.

At Griff’s request, there will be no services.  He asks friends to share a story or memory with each other.  In Griff's memory please consider making a donation to Little Victories Animal Rescue, www.littlevictories.org, 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545 or to a charity of your choice.  Willis Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.