IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Larry

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Cork

July 26, 1949 – February 13, 2022

Obituary

Larry Cork, 72, of Millport, Alabama, passed away on February 13, 2022 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, MS. Larry had a friendly, outgoing personality which led to many conversations with friends. He always had an interesting story about his many adventures. Larry had a love of learning about historical events and enjoyed collecting various artifacts. He traveled extensively collecting antiques. He also loved nature and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Larry was a graduate of Millport High School Class of 1969 and was a member of the outstanding Millport Junior Tide basketball team 1967-1969.  He was also a fifth generation basket maker, carrying on the Cork family tradition of making split oak baskets and was passing this skill on to the next generation.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elaine Cook Cork, sons Freddie Cork (April) of Fairhope, AL. and Johnathan Cork (Kristen) of Mobile, AL., grandson Henry Cork and granddaughter Kathryn Cork, sister LaDane Stewart of Aliceville, AL and stepmother, Sue Cork of Millport, AL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Murray Lee Cork and Faye Britt Cork, paternal grandparents Joe Lee Cork and Herdie Conner Cork and maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Britt.

There will be a visitation for family and friends on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Dowdle Funeral Home in Millport, AL. A graveside service will follow at 4:00 p.m. at Ebenezer Cemetery in Millport, AL. with Bro. Donald Parker officiating.  The family has asked that masks be worn.

Pallbearers will be Freddie Cork, Johnathan Cork, Terry Cook, Jeremy Long, William Fowler and Afton Carpenter.

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February
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Ebenezer Methodist Church

, Millport, AL 35576

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