Roy Thomas Cook

Roy Thomas Cook, 55, who was a resident of Denison, Texas, passed away on October 22nd, 2025.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Celesta Cook of the home; his children, Brandon and Savannah Cook of Baxter Springs, Kansas, Darrick Fullerton and Ashley Gifford of Baxter Springs, Kansas, Mariah Patton and husband Randy of Columbus Kansas, Dakota Hinman of Parsons, Kansas and Desirea Casey of Deerfield Beach, Florida; his grandchildren, River and Kayce Cook, Amberly Youngblood, Myleigh Stewart, Westin, Wyatt, Willow and Whitley Patton, Avery and Tatum Fullerton as well as Montana Fullerton due January 2026; mother, Sandi Ridenour-Smola and husband Jim. He was blessed with Joe and Ronda Osborn as his second set of parents for many years; sisters, Teree Hoffer and husband Bubba, Tamee Cook and Summer Roberts; a very Special Aunt and Uncle Randy and Bonnie Ridenour; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Roy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 20,1970, to Sandra Lynn Cook and Jack Orville Cook. He graduated from Lincoln high School in Lincoln, California in 1988 and went on to attend Coffeyville Community College. He started his career as an EMT before going into construction and then on to start his own contracting company called "Cook's Installation", from changing a light bulb to building a house, was the way he rolled.

They say, "you can shed a tear because he is gone, or you can smile because he lived". Roy definitely lived life to the fullest. He was known to cut up with the best of them and have fun. He enjoyed camping, boating, off-roading, anything outside & being with loved ones. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and a passionate Harley-Davidson rider.

From first look, it might have seemed that he was a rough biker, but to the ones that loved him, he was an angel in disguise. If you knew him or even knew of him, you know he was a true lifelong friend. He was usually the first one to show up when someone was in need and the last to leave. Just so he could make sure the job got done, he was known to help out any and everyone that he possibly could. To say Roy would give someone the shirt off his back, was an understatement.

Roy lived life the way he wanted and on his terms, that was a life that was dedicated to his family and loved ones. If he wasn't working to provide for them, he was spending time with his wife and kids, while laughing with the grandkids, truly just enjoying every minute of it.

He will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and a true Friend.

Smiling at the thought of the countless "Good times" and his amazing sense of humor, Roy will undoubtedly be missed for his boundless generosity, his wisdom, and his unwavering dedication to his family, and the ones he loved.

Friends and family will gather for a Celebration of Roy's Life that will be held Saturday, November 8th, 2025, at 2:00 pm at his home.

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