Kevin Cook, 61, of Nokomis, formerly of Hillsboro, died on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at 4:40 p.m. at Hillsboro Health.
Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Funeral services will follow at the funeral home, with Randy Tucker officiating. Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Cook was born on Jan. 22, 1963, in Alton to the late Carl Cook and Joyce (Lambert) Cook. He married Cora Lee Gregg in 1990 and they later divorced. He then went on to meet Kenna Durbin in 2002, eventually getting engaged, and she survives. He was a graduate of Alton High School where he loved playing football and being the life of the party. He was a free spirit and had a hippie soul. He lived in several states including Mississippi, South Dakota and Illinois. In his life he worked for the forestry service in South Dakota, Salvation Army and Dollar General. He was an avid fisherman, especially for catfish and loved watching Cardinals and Braves baseball. He loved spending time with his family, but above all he was a proud grandfather.
He had an infectious laugh and award-winning smile. He was a great storyteller and lover of food and naps. He enjoyed taking trips with his fiancee and his family, especially camping with his sisters. He also enjoyed the companionship of his rescue dog, Ava.
In addition to his fiancee, of Nokomis, and mother, of Troy, Mr. Cook is survived by his son, Cristopher Hollingsworth of Wyoming; daughters, Nicole (David) Kelsch of Gillespie and Melanie Hollingsworth of Minnesota; siblings, Robert (Theresa) Tucker of Benld, Randy Tucker of Wood River, Kimberly (Brian) Harshbarger of Holiday Shores and Carla Cook-Hettick of Hillsboro; bonus children, Amber and David Hollingsworth, Scott Knebel, Derek (Jessica) Durbin, Corey (Heather) Durbin and Cody (Brooke) Durbin; grandchildren, Mackenzie, April, Ava, Chloe, Mataya, Mikah, Alyxxus, Lealand, Elijah, Grayson, Isaiah, Noah, Liam, Kora, Freya, Jacob, Cassidy, Lucas, Gage, Blake, Audrey, Paisleigh, Linley, Rylan and Isabella; niece, Cassandra (Ryan) Malloy of Hillsboro and many other special nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Haley Renee Cook, grandmother, Leona Hosfelt, grandmother, Melita Rose Vaughn and many other wonderful family members.
Condolences may be left at www.houghfuneralhome.com.
