Edward Cooksey
80, a resident of Bug Scuffle, passed away February 14, 2016 at his home. He was born October 18, 1935 in Bug Scuffle, the son of William Edward and Orpha Waterson Cooksey.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Mearl, Pearl and Earl Cooksey.
Survivors include his wife Amy Louise Carter Cooksey; one son Lance Edward Cooksey of West Fork; one daughter, Teresa Genz and husband Jerry of Bug Scuffle; his close friend and mother of his children, Kathern Cooksey; three grandchildren Cassandra Lane Genz, Taylor Ryan Genz and wife Samantha, and Logan Eric Genz and wife Jill; three great grandchildren Bladen Lee Tucker, Harleigh Monroe Genz and Hunter Lane Genz.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00-7:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Thursday February 18, 2015 - 10:00 A.M. at Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove with burial in Bug Scuffle Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Jerry Genz, Cody Julich, Taylor Genz, Bladen Tucker, Logan Genz, and Earl Hunton
Honorary Pallbearers will be: Sonny Moore, Harley Prater, Floyd Cantrell, Fred Holden, Jerry Hunton and Lance Cooksey.