Kenneth L.

"Ken" Cook

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Kenneth L. “Ken” Cook, 77, of Monroe, Louisiana. Founder and former owner of Ken’s Coffee Service in West Monroe, La. Ken passed away at his home on November 13, 2026, after a long illness.

Mr. Cook was born on December 14, 1948, in El Dorado, Arkansas.Ken was a graduate of Ruston High School where he was an outstanding athlete. He attended Louisiana Tech, leaving to go to work with his father at Tom’s Coffee and Vending Service, a family-owned business. Ken ran the routes and became friends with his customers. Following the death of his father, Ken formed his own company, Ken’s Coffee Service, with then wife Ginger Collins Cook as his partner. Ken’s love for hard work and relationships he built with his customers was the driving force for the success of his business, which became the leading coffee service company in North Louisiana.

Ken’s love for the outdoors was unmatched. He was an outstanding fisherman, squirrel hunter, and most importantly, deer hunter. He planned his life around these activities. He successfully harvested trophy deer, elk, mountain lions, pigs, turkeys, and other species of game in North America. He formed friendships and relationships across the country. His many friends and co-outdoorsman will miss his cookouts, his stories, and times together.

In the second half of his life, Ken also built a successful family life with wife Ann and her children, whom he loved as his own. Life changed a little for him when grandchildren came along. He loved to visit them here and in Lafayette until his health made it prohibitive to travel. He loved bragging on his children and grandchildren and always had pictures to share.

Ken was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Arnold Ray Cook and Maude Henderson Cook; maternal grandparents, Gordan Dugal and Evalena McMath Dugal; brother, Ricky Dale Cook; father, Bill Cook; stepmother, Sue Barmore Cook; and mother, Sue Dugal Cook.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Ann Strahan Cook; stepdaughter, Christina McMahan Saloom and husband Brad of Lafayette, LA; stepson, Ryan Cheek and wife Lori of Reston, VA; grandchildren, Eli Saloom and Taylor Saloom; sisters, Susan Elizabeth Cook Parker of West Monroe, LA and Julie Maude Cook of Lake Charles, LA; niece, Amanda Thompson and husband Larry of West Monroe, LA; nephews, Jimmy Parker of West Monroe, LA. Tony Parker of West Monroe, LA, Mathew Parker and wife Jan of Tacoma, WA; his special cousin, whom he thought of more as a “Little Brother”, Kent Kramer and wife Carol of Norfork, Ark; as well as numerous friends, hunting buddies, business associates, extended family, and his constant companion, his fur baby, Tinker Bella Cook.

The family would like to thank those that gave comfort and care to Ken in his final days. Jason Grenevitch, for being his companion and caregiver so Ken could enjoy his passion one last season. The entire staff of Elara Hospice for the manner in which they provided everything Ken needed to go peacefully, free of pain, and discomfort. To his hospice sitters, Candace Tucker and Yasmine Coleman, you are both, angels on earth.

A celebration of Ken’s life will be planned at a later date.

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