Richard Lee Cook

Richard “SlickRick” Lee Cook, 65, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Richard was born on May 26, 1961, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Edward Lee Cook and Betty Jane McCormick Cook. Throughout his life, he called Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Shreveport, Louisiana, home.

Richard worked as an auto body technician, dedicating his career to a trade that required skill, patience, and attention to detail. Known affectionately as “SlickRick,” he leaves behind memories that will be cherished by his family and those who knew him.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Lee Cook and Betty Jane Cook.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dana LeAnn Cook; his brothers, Chuck Cook and David Cook; and other family members and friends who will dearly miss him.

Richard’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. May they find comfort in the moments shared, the memories made, and the lasting place he holds in their live