Jon Edgar Cook, 85, of Kirksville, Missouri passed away Friday, March 7, 2025 at his home.

Born in Kirksville, on November 16, 1939, he was the son of Ezra Donald and Eunice (McMickle) Cook. He was united in marriage to Marsha Kay Pulis on January 4, 1976 in Holts Summit, Missouri.

Jon is survived by his wife, Marsha; two sons, Dan (Angel) Cook and Jon William (Franchesca) Cook, both of Kirksville; two daughters, Tina Lynn Cook of Kirksville and Dianna Michelle (Aaron) Carvey of Montana; one sister, Patty Shockey of Kirksville; eight grandchildren: Hannah Chase, Joey Chase, Brandon Chase, Madison Chase, Megan Wait, Allison Devolld, Gracelyn Johnston and Lily Cook; and one great grandchild, Maylee Wait.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Don Michael Cook; and one sister Merry Lynn Lyle.

Jon lived most of his life near Kirksville and was a graduate from Kirksville High School with the Class of 1957. He was employed by the Kirksville Daily Express for thirty years, as well as the Adair County Clerk for two consecutive terms from 1998-2005. Jon attended the Yarrow United Methodist Church.

Jon served in the Missouri Army National Guard. He was a member of the Adair County Historical Society, Missouri Firearms Association, Missouri Sport Shooting Association, Missouri Conservation Heritage Member and a Life Member of the NRA. Jon was an avid fisherman, storyteller, and historian.

A celebration of life will be held 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 14, 2025 at Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Jon may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Donations may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, Missouri 63501