Service Details
Services celebrating Donta’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Steve Saidon officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
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Racine – Donta Devon Cook, age 49, passed away in Racine, WI on Friday, January 15th, 2021. Donta was born in Racine on April 18th, 1971 to Carolyn (nee: Cook) Farr and Hugh “Dunkin” Blake. He was the happiest spending time with family and friends. Donta enjoyed using his charm to brighten the lives of those around him.
Surviving are his four adored sons: Devin (Nissa) Cook, Dariess Goss, Daniel Cook-Leflore, and Donovan Cook; father: Hugh Blake; sisters: Felicia Cook, Sabrina Farr, Twanda Spears, Pareatha Blake, & Krystal Bailey; brother: Christopher Blake; sister-in-law: Kristin Cook; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends – too numerous to mention all by name. Donta was preceded in death by his mother: Carolyn (nee: Cook) Farr; brother: Anthony Cook; grandparents: George Cook & Bertha Cook; uncles: Ozell Cook & Robert Lee Cook; aunts: Opelene Cook, Roberta Moore & Fannie Mae; and nephew: Tazari Woods.
Services celebrating Donta’s life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm with Rev. Steve Saidon officiating. Viewing will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. In memory of Donta, offer a kind deed by reaching out to someone in need.
Tonya L. Gates says
My Condolences to the Family I didn’t know the You but may God comfort you Amen!
Karen Golden-Claybrook from Nashville Tennessee says
My condolences to the Cook family. Donta was a very respectable young man . I know he will be truly missed by all that knew him . God bless y’all 💔😂🙏🌺🙏🌹🙏🌹🌹🙏
Kristin Cook says
Donta….You will be truly missed….you were an awesome friend, brother and uncle… just gone too soon… love n miss u so much…Say hi to your brother Anthony for me
Tracy and Snoop Oliver says
KELZ ………………………..
My dearest sweet baby, I’m so sad that you are gone. You will definitely be missed by your ENTIRE family. There are so many great memories to reflect on and your infectious smile, your smooth demeanor and just your all around character. To the rest of my family, we must try to continue to be united and stay strong and LOVE on each other… WE LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH…
Cousin Denena Edwards says
To all my family: Felicia, Sabrina, Devin, Dariess, Daniel, Donovan & loved ones;
My heart is 💔 & heavy with the loss of my dear Cousin Donta. My deepest sympathy goes out to our entire family as we have suffered so many tragic losses over the last few years. I’m praying that we can find comfort at this most difficult time. I will always remember Cuz Tae’s charm, wit, smile, & encouraging words. He will never be forgotten. I know that his boys, Devin, Dariess, Daniel, & Donovan will carry on his legacy. I love ya’ll. 😘🙏🏾🕊❤
Rest peacefully Cuz!
Donta Cook 4.18.71~1.15.21
Ada white says
My condolences to the family Donta you will be forever missed
Linda Jones-Potts says
WOW THIS BROKE MY ❤️!!
SORRY I NEVER MADE IT BACK TO RACINE TO SEE YOU.. I AM GOING TO MISS YOU CALLING ME BEAUTIFUL!!REST WELL MY FRIEND!!!
Jay D Harris says
Rest easy my friend! You will be missed.
Dorothy M Bizzle an Family says
Sending my deepest condolences to family of Donta Cook praying for healing and strength in loss of your love one from my family to yours we Bizzle family love ❤️ y’all
Trice n Darnell rand says
He were a very nice person I been knowing the family a long time he will be miss
Jo Ann Hattix says
The prayers of the Hattix, Hunter and Anderson families are with Donovan and the entire Cook family in the days to come.
Marie Taylor says
My prayers go out to the family with my deepest sympathy…..
Loretta Harris &Family says
Im so sorry for the family you all are in my prayers ..I just can’t take it. LOVE Y’ALL
Anonymous says
The Family Has my Condolences Dear Lord Comfort the Family at this time!Amen!
Tonya Gates says
The Family Has my Condolences!
Cousin Denena Edwards says
To my family: Felicia, Sabrina, Devin, Dariess, Daniel, Donovan, & all my loved ones;
My heart is 💔 and heavy with the loss of my dear Cousin Donta. My prayer is that our family can find comfort at this most difficult time as we have suffered so many tragic losses
over the past few years. I’m really going to miss Cuz Tae’s wit, charm, & encouraging words. He loved his boys & family unconditionally. I know that his son’s Devin, Dariess, Daniel, & Donovan will carry on his legacy. I ❤ ya’ll
Rest easy Cuz! 🙏🏾🕊😘
Donta Cook 4.18.71~1.15.21
Tricia Goss says
To The Cook Family:
I’m sorry to hear about Donta, he was family to our family and he will definitely be missed. I know the pain is unbearable right now, but keep praying and trusting in the Lord and he will bring you comfort during your grieving process. We will keep you in our prayers.
From Tricia Goss & Family
Bridget Sullivan says
Sending my condolences to the family. RIP BRO
Karen says
My heart goes out to Felicia Sabrina and the whole Cook family Donta will be truely missed his charm and loving smile will be truely missed take care of yourselves love and miss you too.
Anthony Cook.and Donta Cook
Two great men taken way to soon!! R.I.H both of you love you!!
Karen from Cincinnati
Formerly from Racine
Denise Anderson says
Luv u cuz sorry i couldn’t make it..
Azalia Watkins and family says
This is hard on everyone,, never easy to say goodbye,, donta you are missed big cousin, rest peacefully.. ❤️❤️
Charles Claybrook says
Rest in peace. Donta you will be Miss man Smooth Operator nice knowing you man wish you still was here God bless the family
Carolyn Upchurch McInnis says
You will be missed I remember our last conversation feel like it was yesterday you told me you where driving trucks hug Anthony for me I miss talking to him too love you brothers praying for my extended family
Janella Neal says
you will be never forgotten
Lady McMorris says
Sorry for your loss praying for yall
Donovan cook says
Rest up pops Mann can’t believe u gone to hurt bro I miss u dawg🤦🏾♂️🖤
Lisa Farr says
SEBRINA AND FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES PRAY THE DEAR LORD WILL COMFORT YOU TROUGH THIS STORM FOR HE IS GOOD ALL THE TIME LOOK TO JESUS SO SORRY FROM LISA FARR AND FAMILY
Marcus Martin says
Sorry to hear that we have lost you. Gone to soon but not forgotten.
Donovan says
Damn pops this a different type of hurt nbs Imma miss being with u all the nights when Ian have nobody to talk too I knew I could call u fasho I just wish i could’ve been home to spend more time with u it’s just crazy cus who imma go to when I feel like nobody understand me u was the only person who never judged me nd always listen to what I had to say u always had my back even if I was wrong I love you man😪🖤
Autumn says
I promised you I was coming to visit soon … Soon never came and I will regret forever … Im so sorry to hear about your death in this manner you were a kind and gentle soul!! Always willing to listen to my problems we always had long hrs and hrs of conversation you will forever be missed my love ill see on the other side