July 9, 2000

WALTER CORK JR.

Walter Truman Cork Jr., 76, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was born June 30, 1924, at Delta, son of Walter Truman Cork Sr. and Shabia Niswonger Cork. He worked as a truck driver for ABF Truck Lines for 31 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a member of VFW Post 3838, Elks Lodge 6390, Eagles Aerie 3775 and Teamsters Local 574...

Walter Truman Cork Jr., 76, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, July 7, 2000, at the Missouri Veterans Home.

He was born June 30, 1924, at Delta, son of Walter Truman Cork Sr. and Shabia Niswonger Cork.

He worked as a truck driver for ABF Truck Lines for 31 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. He was a member of VFW Post 3838, Elks Lodge 6390, Eagles Aerie 3775 and Teamsters Local 574.

He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army from Jan. 19, 1943, to Dec. 25, 1945.

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Survivors include a brother, Alban Riehn of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Friends may call from 5-6 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home.

Funeral will be at 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Anselm Williams officiating. Burial will be in Lorimier Cemetery with military rites conducted by VFW Post 3838.

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