Darwin Ellis

Cook

Darwin Ellis Cook was born on June 26, 1966 to Willie Earl Cook, Sr, and Evelyn Cook in Toledo, Ohio. He passed this life on October 25, 2025.

He received Christ at an early age. He graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School where he played basketball. Darwin worked for PIC as a teenager. He eventually worked for Frisch's Big Boy. His last 9-5 job was at Great Lakes Windows. He could no longer work due to his dialysis schedule,.

Darwin was very gifted, he was a very good singer, he played the keys and yes the cello. He played for various churches in the area as well as with the orchestra. When God closes a door he opens a window and Darwin's window was his ability to be a Lyft driver, helping others reach their destinations. But as with anything he did he took it the next level by starting his own car service. He built up his clientele and became his own boss with compassion and professionalism that was greatly appreciated.

Darwin really enjoyed being around family and friends. On the holidays he would challenge his nieces and nephews with riddles. If they were able to figure out the riddles he would reward them with money.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie Earl and Evelyn Cook; his brother Terrance "Terry" Ivan Cook; nephew Shawn Darnell Cook.

He leaves to cherish his memory sister Sheila Renee Cook; brother Willie Earl Cook, Jr.; daughter Danielle Evelyn Cook; nieces Renee Marie Roberson, Queena Cook; nephew Frank James Richardson and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.