Everett L. "Cook" Sailors, 80, of Logansport, passed away at 7:58 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 2008, in Logansport.

Born May 17, 1928, in Cass County, he was the son of Leo J. and Lorena Farrer Sailors. On Nov. 4, 1950, in Logansport, he married Charlotte Baumann, who preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 1998.

A retired farmer, Cook was also retired from Case Implement. He had been a service representative for area laundromats and had managed the American Legion Post #60 for a number of years.

A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post #60, VFW Post #3790, 40 et 8 Voiture, Logansport Moose, and Elks lodges.

Cook served on the Clymers Volunteer Fire Department and the St. John's Cemetery Board.

Surviving are his companion, Barb Iannelly of Logansport; a brother, J.T. Sailors of Walton; four sisters, Lucille Turner, Mary Ann Downhour (husband: Duane) and Marlene Remley, all of Walton, and Lorena Kay Harvey of Noblesville; sisters-in law, Eileen Berkshire of Logansport and Agnes McCool of Detroit, Mich.; and a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son, Edward Everett Sailors, and two brothers, James A. Sailors and Donald Sailors.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, at Kroeger Funeral Home, Logansport. The Rev. Kevin Drane will officiate. Burial with full military honors will be at St. John's Cemetery, Cass County.

Memorial contributions may be made to 40 et 8 Nursing Fund or St. John's Cemetery.

Condolences may be placed online at kroegerfuneralhome. com