William Apperson Cooke, age 89, of Solomons, Maryland formerly of Accokeek, Maryland and Franconia, Virginia passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014 at his home with his family by his side.

His wife of 56 years, Glenna Molleur Cooke passed away in 2006. He is the loving father of Diane Ruth Boyd and her husband John, Dawn Adelyn Miller and William James Cooke. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a brother Robert George Cooke and a sister Beverly Ann Lordi. He was predeceased by a brother, James David Cooke and a sister Jacquline Walker.

Mr. Cook retired from the U.S. Navy in 1964 and then went to work for the U.S. Census Bureau retiring in 1983. Mr. Cooke then served as a consultant to the federal government for a few more years.

He was quite a master craftsman and handyman and enjoyed doing mechanical work on his cars. Other interests included gardening, camping and traveling. He especially enjoyed his cruises to Hawaii and watching baseball. You could find Mr. Cooke strumming his 12 string guitar and playing beautiful music. He was also a member of the VFW Post 9619, Morningside.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.