David Scott Cook

David Scott Cook, 60, of Indianapolis, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday evening, September 7, 2025, at Franciscan Alliance following a brief illness. He was born on February 24, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of the late David Rhea and Leona Pearl (Douglas) Cook. Scott was a 1983 graduate of Warren Central High School. As a preacher’s son, Scott attended many churches his father pastored and where he served in music evangelism. It was in church that he met the love of his life, Miranda Gunter, whom he married on July 21, 1984. They were members of Southport Church of the Nazarene. Scott supported his dad in music evangelism at other Nazarene churches. Scott and Miranda spent many years singing and sharing the gospel through their music. They served as music ministers at Franklin Church of the Nazarene in the early 1990s and sang together in a quartet known as Crystal River Ministries. Scott also sang with the Christian Cavaliers. Scott began his career at Best Lock in Indianapolis from 1984 to 1996 and has been employed by Rolls-Royce since. Scott loved God and served him faithfully. He was always ready to help anyone in need with a giving heart and tender spirit. Scott enjoyed classic cars, southern gospel music, but most of all spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Benjamin. Being "papaw" was his greatest joy in life. Those left to cherish Scott’s memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Miranda Cook; a son, AJ (Kristen) Cook of Whiteland; a daughter, Erin (Ian) Groenert of Greenwood; a grandson, Benjamin Groenert; his step-mother, Eva Cook; a brother, Greg (Denise) Cook, and a sister, Melissa (Chad) Mitchum, all of Indianapolis; an aunt, Nancy George and five nephews and a niece. In addition to his parents, Scott was preceded in death by an infant sister, Patricia Cook, and two uncles, Carl Cook and Eugene George. A visitation will be held from 3:00 – 6:00 pm Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Southport Church of the Nazarene, 920 E. Southport Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm Sunday, at Southport Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Tim Lanigan officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, September 15, 2025, at Washington Park East Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of David Scott Cook.

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David Scott Cook

February 24, 1965 - September 7, 2025