Mr. Jeffery Wayne “Jeff” Cook of Burkesville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 27 days. He was born on Sunday, July 23, 1961, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of James & Christine (Brown) Cook. He was of the Christian faith and a devoted member of Parrish Chapel Methodist Church. A local business owner of Regena’s Rent-A-Car, he took pride in faithfully serving his community. He especially loved spending time with his family and was known for greeting everyone he met or served with a warm smile. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Edward Cook; mother-in-law, Johnie “Nana” Hickman; and beloved pet, Bailey.

He is survived by his wife, Regena Cook, whom he wed on Saturday, June 30, 1990; beloved pet, Baron Davis Cook; mother-in-law, Josie (Davis) Humphrey, of Burkesville, Kentucky; special daughter, Sydney Franklin Branham of Marrowbone, Kentucky; siblings, Jimmy (& Sandra) Cook of Burkesville, Kentucky, Susie Thomas of Albany, Kentucky; brothers-in-law, Parker (& Amanda) Hickman, Nathan Hickman, both of Burkesville, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Toni Cook, of Burkesville, Kentucky, aunts, Lonell Cook of Louisville, Kentucky, Pauline Keown of Kambi, Indiana; uncle, Jim Brown of Danville, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Howard Bray, James Bray, Krystal Cook, James (& JaLisa) Cook, Dusty (& Taylor) Hickman, Lexus Hickman, Byron Groce, Isaac (& Amanda) Hickman, Haley (& Mason) Coomer; special grandchildren, Kimber Smith, Chandler Smith, Braxton Hickman, Tennessy Jean Vaughn, Emory Josephine Hickman, Hunner Cook, Gage Cook; and a host of other relatives and many friends.

The funeral service will be conducted on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky, with Bro. Gary Cash & Sister Jennifer Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 22, 2026, beginning at 4:00 pm until the funeral hour on Friday. Burial will be in the Grider Memorial Cemetery in Cumberland County, Kentucky.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville is honored to be in charge of all the arrangements. Online Condolences can be made at norris-new.com