Larry William Cook, age 64 of Butler, Missouri died Monday, January 19, 2026 at his home. He was born June 6, 1961 to Estle Anthony and Loretta Ellen Boehler Cook in Clinton, Missouri.
Larry affectionately called Lori his cougar wife, whom he is survived by. He is also survived by two daughters, Allison Pugh and husband Cory and Rachel Oates and husband Eric all Adrian, Missouri; one son, Landon Cook and wife Kristina of Butler, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Brooklynn and Riley Pugh, Liam and Raquel Oates and Lincoln, Leelynn, Kordelia and Layton Cook; siblings, Donald Cook, Barbara Morgan and husband Larry, Kenneth Cook and Sharon McElwain; nieces, nephews, cousins and other family; and his black lab, Gem. Larry was preceded in death by a grandson, Parker Cory Pugh; his parents; niece, Angela Hammond (missing since 1991); two sisters-in-law, Marsha Cook and Cindy Cook; and brother-in-law, Bill McElwain.