L. Allen Cook, 89, of Decatur died Sunday, December 14, 2008. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and worked as a Chemical Engineer for the Navy Department. Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Alice Cook. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Diane Cook; grandchildren, Lindsay, Gregory, Jessica; great grandchildren; Alison, Rebecca, Sydney and Colin. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. at A.S. Turner & Sons. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to Coventry Place, 2806 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033