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, Kentucky 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.

He is survived by two children Kenneth Michael "Mike" Cook (Tina) of Columbia, KY and James Harold Furkin (Shay) of Springville, AL; four grandchildren Ethan Cook, Skylar Hare, Judah Furkin and Jubilee Firkin and a sister-in-law Bobbie Sue Byerly.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Redmon Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday after 10:00am at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Ralph Foster will be officiating and pallbearers will be Ronald Cook, Jerry Burton, Josh Burton, Rick Brown, Jimmy Burton and Shannon Barger. Honorary pallbearers swill be Skylar Hare and Ethan Cook.