Ronald W. Cook; 68; of Jacksonville; Fla.; formerly of Belle Vernon; died Friday; Dec. 4; 2009; at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Jacksonsville. Born April 15; 1941; he served 27 years in the U.S. Army. After retiring; he then drove for handicap children in Belle Vernon; while caring for his mother. He then joined his immediate family living in Florida. He was preceded in death by his mother; Edith L. Cook; and his father; Earle Y. Cook Sr. He is survived by his wife; Laura (Altomari); and son; Angelo and wife Tina of Houston; Texas; and his daughter Gail of Jacksonville; his grandson Avery; also of Houston; three brothers; Earle Jr. and wife Suzanne of Summerfield; Fla.; the Rev. David L. Cook of Belle Vernon; and Gary and wife Pamela of the state of Washington; along with many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Tuesday; Dec. 15; 2009; at First Presbyterian Church of Belle Vernon at 3 p.m. Interment will be at a later date in Belle Vernon Cemetery. If you wish; donations can be made to your local cancer society in Ronald’s name.