Fr. Adrian L. Cook, formerly of Brewton, passed away July 31 at the age of 80.
Fr. Cook most notably served as pastor of St. Maurice Parish in Brewton from 1994 until his retirement in 2016, as well as pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish in Greenville from 1982-94.
Ordained to the priesthood in 1972, Fr. Cook’s first assignment was as assistant pastor of Holy Family Parish in Mobile. He also served as moderator of the Catholic Youth Organization, taught religion at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School and served as assistant pastor at St. Joan of Arc Parish in Mobile and St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Montgomery…