Keith R. Cooke

Keith R. Cooke, 68, of Green Springs, Ohio, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2026. He was born August 28, 1958, in Northville, Michigan, to Harold “George” and Dolores (Ault) Cooke. Keith served in the US Marines Corps at MCAS Cherry Point, NC. He served for sixteen years, finishing his service as a Gunnery Sergeant.

Keith married Billie (Miarer) Smith on August 5, 2017, in Green Springs. He worked at Whirlpool for several years where he made many friends.

Keith was a member of the American Legion Post 295 and the Sons of The American Legion, American Legion Riders and the Clyde VFW. He loved riding his Harley, joking around and socializing with a glass of Crown or Black Velvet. His love was straightforward but deeply felt. He will be remembered for his humor, his friendships, the time he shared with his family and the saying “Cause Keith knows things.”

He is survived by his wife, Billie Cooke; his mother, Dolores Cooke; children, Margeorie Cooke of Missouri, Mattie Cooke of North Carolina, John Cooke of North Carolina, and Brandie Evans of Green Springs, Ohio; grandchildren, Shantel Wells, Isabella Nation, Justin Nation, Mikayla Nation, Zander Nation, Isaiah Williams, Kenya Crawford, Alyssa Ogletree, Aubriel White, Maliyah Price, Andrew Evans-Keel, Allison Keel, and Maci Keel; great grandchildren, Calvin White, Maya Wells, Lillian Noggle; siblings, Richard Cooke, Kathy Rudisiler and special lifelong friend, Allan “Al” Newell.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, George Cooke; daughter, Cheralee Beverly; an infant son in 1985; siblings, Kevin Cooke; and Helen Blankenship.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Memorials can be made in Keith’s honor to the Sons of the American Legion Post 295 or to his wife, Billie Cooke.