Kenneth "Monk" Cook, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away at his residence on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born on May 13, 1958 in Columbia, to the late Jack and Lyda Burton Cook.
Kenneth will be remembered as a truck driver whose life reflected hard work and steady dedication. Outside of his work, he found joy in the simple and meaningful pleasures of life. He enjoyed camping and fishing, and he especially treasured spending time with family and friends. Those who knew him will remember the comfort of his company and the value he placed on being with the people he cared about most.
A faithful man, Kenneth was a member of Bloomington Chapel Brethren In Christ Church, an important part of his life and one of the accomplishments he held with pride.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Kenneth Michael "Mike" Cook (Tina) of Columbia, KY and James Harold Furkin (Shay) of Springville, AL
4 grandchildren: Ethan Cook, Skylar Hare, Judah Furkin and Jubilee Firkin
Sister-in-law: Bobbie Sue Byerly
Funeral Service: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Ralph Foster officiating
Burial: Redmon Cemetery
Visitation: After 10:00amCT on Thursday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Ronald Cook, Jerry Burton, Josh Burton, Rick Brown, Jimmy Burton and Shannon Barger
Honorary Pallbearers: Skylar Hare and Ethan Cook
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
