Donald Madison Cook

Donald Madison Cook passed away, April 12th, 2026. Donald was born on September 3, 1937 to the late Abram Madison and Nora Spencer Rose Cook in Sparta, Kentucky. He had one brother, Danny Clayton Cook. He and his first wife Martha Jane Burford Cook had three children; Debbie (Darrell) Howard, Gene (Jan) Cook, and Jerry (Regina) Cook. On June 14th, 1974 he married Florence Evelyn Webster Cook who had six children; Sandra (Terry) Parker Magel, Patsy (Jim) Blake, Peggy (Keith) Hatter, Barbara (Fred) Burch, Danny (Kim) Duvall, and Donnie (Regina) Duvall. Combined they had 9 children total. Over the years their family grew to include 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. He loved and cherished every single one.

Donald is preceded in death by his father, Abram M. Cook; mother, Nora S. Cook; wife; Florence E. Cook; his first wife, Martha Jane Burford Cook; brother, Danny Cook; daughter, Patsy A. Blake; son, Donald E. Duvall; son in law, Terry Magel.

Donald was born, raised, and lived in Owen County his entire life. He was a hard working sun-up to sundown farmer. Farming was the thing he knew and loved. He was also a factory worker, supervisor, maintenance man, and was Owen County dog warden for around 15 years.He was a true hunter, walking many miles over many hills in pursuit of coon, deer, turkeys, grouse, rabbits, and birds. He loved all aspects of hunting.When he was able, he loved playing cards with his buddies at the Monterey Market. He and his wife, Flo, loved to dance and would go out many Saturday nights to "shake a leg". They were very good at it too.

Donald was a very social, outgoing person, who never met a stranger. He was the kindest, most loving husband, father, and grandfather to his family. His love was unconditional. He would do anything within his power to help his family, friends, or neighbors. Don was a good christian man and a member of Greenup Fork Baptist Church and a deacon there for many years. He lived his faith, setting an example for his children and grandchildren to follow. He often would tell his children, "If you can't say something good, don't say anything." He was a good man who will be greatly missed by us all.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 16th, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at New Funeral Homes located at 202 N. Main Street, Owenton, KY 40359. The funeral service will occur the following day on Friday, April 17th at 11:00 AM, with Bro. Keith Hatter and Bro. Danny Duvall presiding. Burial will take place in the Owenton Cemetery.

In memory of Donald, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.