Nelson Leon Cook, 56

HURLOCK, Md. - Nelson Leon Cook of Hurlock died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007, at home, surrounded by his family. He was 56.

Born in Easton, Mr. Cook was the son of the late William Albert II and Corenia Haynes.

At the time of his death he was employed at J&H Rebuilders in Crofton.

Mr. Cook was preceded in death by one brother, William A. "Sonny" Cook III.

He is survived by wife of 11 years, Juanita A. Cook of Hurlock; two aunts, Myrtle Cook and Gertrude Green, both of Preston; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Beatrice and Enoch Rich of Sanford, N.C.; two daughters, Bonta" Hayman of Trappe, and Shamika Rich of Denton; two sons, Nelson Hill of Dover, Del., and Jordan Cook of Cordova; five grandchildren, Amaria, La"Keshia, Dominique, Jalen, Jvier and Anthony; one daughter-in-law, Tamara Burns-Hill of Dover; one sister-in-law, Danielle Lake of Denton; four brothers-in-law,; Richard Seth of Sanford, and Gordan Rich, Darien Rich and Terrance Rich, all of Denton; and a host of nieces, cousins family and friends.

A viewing will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Ross Chapel AME Church in Pinetown. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the church, where friends may view two hours prior. Burial will be private.

Arrangements by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Hurlock.