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Duane Cook

May 30, 1966 — May 23, 2017

Beloved son and brother made his transition from this world to a new life May 23, 2017 Duane was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 30, 1966 to Rickey and Sharin Cook-Smith and became a resident of Springfield, MO in 2000. He was injured in an accident just prior to his nineteenth birthday which confined him to a wheelchair. Not discouraged by his disability Duane continued following his passion of working on cars and all types of combustion engines including building several racing motors. He also enjoyed car shows, races, watching wrestling, talking to people, and just hanging out with his friends. Duane is survived by his mother, Sharin and Life partner Rusty Chaffin; Stepfather, Jimmy Smith Sr ; two brothers, Jimmy Smith Jr and Dickey Smith; two sisters, Victoria Maples and husband Jeff and Tina Ayers; along with multiple nephews and nieces and great-nephews and great-nieces. Celebration of Life will be At Unity of Springfield in Springfield, MO. Date and time will be announced. Inquiries may be made by calling family members.
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