Jerry Cooksey

Jerry Gene Cooksey of Dallas, Texas passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 at 82 years of age.

Jerry was born on October 1, 1941 to parents Ralph George Cooksey and Bonnie Oneda Tidwell in Mangum, Oklahoma.  He grew up on the family farm in Reed, Oklahoma until 1952 when he and his mother moved to Guymon, Oklahoma, after the passing of his father.  After graduating from Guymon High School in 1959, he moved to Amarillo, Texas to attend Amarillo College, majoring in Art.  Later, he joined the United States Army, and upon discharge, moved to Dallas, Texas where he started as successful Interior Design business and owned Milmac Furniture.  He served as Secretary and President of the Greater Dallas Home Furniture Association.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Cooksey and Bonnie Cooksey Sickler, brothers Willie G. Cooksey and Raymon L. Cooksey, sister Roberta Cooksey Rodman, and nephews Billy R. Cooksey and Kelly G. Cooksey. He is survived by his sister-in-law Vernette Cooksey, nieces Charlotte Mandeville, Cindy Wink, Beverly Crosby, Tresa Schneider, Bobbie Moreland and Terri Harvey, nephew Ronny Cooksey and many great nieces and nephews who will miss their fun, loving uncle.

A family service will be held in Reed, Oklahoma at a future date to be determined.