Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Densil Cook

Mar 5th, 1952 - Mar 13th, 2022

     Densil Paul Cook, age 70, of Flora, Illinois passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, at Aperion Care in Fairfield. 

     He was born March 5, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Forest Eugene and Faye Madilyne (Laird) Cook.  He was united in marriage to Rita Noblet on October 19, 2013, at their home in Flora.

     Densil was a construction superintendent and worked in Illinois and throughout the southeastern part of the country to build hotels and resorts.  One of his greatest accomplishments was a resort on Daufuskie Island South Carolina.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 416 in Newport, South Carolina where he reached 32^nd degree.  He was a gun enthusiast who knew every part and type imaginable.  He loved to hunt deer, rabbit, and squirrel, and enjoyed fishing whenever and wherever he could.  While living in South Carolina, he raised and trained horses.  Densil attended Christ’s Church in Flora and had recently re-dedicated his life to Christ.  He could often be found eating lunch at the Curly Tail in Flora after church.

     He is survived by his wife: Rita Cook of Flora; daughter: Shannon Faulk of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; step-children: Damon Chepren of St. Pete, Florida, Camille (Russ) Rogers of Oak Vale, Mississippi, Aaron (Krista) Borders of Flora, and Aprylle (Shawn) Bixler of Yulee, Florida; grandchildren: Dillon and Michael Faulk of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; step-grandchildren: James Rogers of Oak Vale, Mississippi, Devon, Samantha, and Raine Chepren of St. Pete, Florida, and Luna Skye and William Jacob Bixler of Yulee, Florida; four great grandchildren; special friend: Renee Vandaveer; and his beloved dog Sandy.

     He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother: William Cook.

     A memorial service honoring the life of Densil will be held at a later date.  Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora assisted the family with arrangements.  Memorial donations are suggested to Masonic Lodge 416 in Newport, South Carolina, and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit www.frankandbright.com