Stephen Douglas Cooke, 55, of Pensacola, FL., passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

Stephen was born in Lexington, KY on December 29, 1968 and raised in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Woodham High School and attended the University of West Florida, studying engineering. Stephen worked for K-Mart for 24 years. He loved to read, loved nature, hiking, and meeting people. He loved to laugh and had an incredible sense of humor. Stephen was an empathetic person, making it easy for anyone needing a shoulder or someone to talk to, and gave the best hugs ever! He enjoyed online gaming and was an avid hockey fan, UK basketball fan and a Miami Dolphin fan. He also loved electronics and building things. Stephen was easy going and could calmly make sense out of any situation around him. He was a loving, supportive father figure to his younger brothers, as well as anyone else he crossed paths with who needed someone. He was humble, a bit bashful and very proud of his family. Stephen was loved by anyone who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Madison Cooke and Margaret Scottie Cooke; nephew, Matthew Thomas Fuhs; uncle, Harold Cooke; aunt, Elizabeth Cooke Gregg and cousin, Deanna Greg.

Stephen was never married, but was loved dearly by many siblings, nieces, nephews and many friends. He is survived by his sisters, Deborah Lynne Cooke Stafford (Greg Wethington) of Paris, KY and Belinda Carole Cooke Fuhs of Swansboro, NC; brothers, Robert David Cooke (Michelle) of Madison, MS, John Andrew Cooke of Lexington, KY and Thomas Paul Cooke of Liberty, MD; nieces, Amber Michelle Cooke Houpt (Keeton) of Madison, MS, Emily Caitlin Stafford of Paris, KY, Brittany Nichole Fuhs of Albuquerque, NM and Margaret Taylor Fuhs Oppenheimer (Christian) of Vacaville, CA; nephews, Lewis Jared Stafford of Paris, KY and Dustin Robert Cooke of Madison, MS and a great nephew, Lucca Matthew-John Oppenheimer.

A private memorial will be held by his immediate family.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Bobby Cooke, John Cooke, Dustin Cooke, Jared Stafford and Greg Wethington.

Special thanks to: Reid Lauderdale- Thank you for being there when we needed a boost, lending a helping hand, traveling 8 hours for hard labor and never thought twice about it.

"God, our Father and protector, thy power gave birth to us, thy providence guides our lives and by your power, we were reduced to dust. Today, I pray for Stephen, who you have met. His life might have changed but not ended, as his presence will remain in our hearts and minds forever. May his eternal journey be filled with love and grace. May he reunite with all of those relatives and friends who are already resting by your side. Lord, may his soul remain happy and safe in your Kingdom as all our tears are wiped away with your blessings. Amen"