Jerry W Cookson
April 18, 1944 - February 8, 2015
Jerry Wayne Cookson, 70, of Muskogee, OK was born April 18, 1944 in Vinita, OK to William H and Wilma J Cookson, and passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 in Tahlequah, OK, with his family by his side. Jerry attended Muskogee Schools graduating from Muskogee Central High. Jerry entered the United States Army on June 29, 1967, earning a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam. He received an honorable discharge on June 27, 1969. Jerry started his career as a Union Construction Carpenter where his job took him many places. Jerry enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and wife; Mary E Cookson on March 23, 2011. He leaves behind to cherish his memory; son, Dee Cookson and wife Myra of Fort Gibson; daughter, Deanna Hearod and husband Wayne of Checotah; sister, Sharon Hughes and husband Billy of Muskogee; grandchildren, Dustin Abel and girlfriend Chandra Shelton, Andria Delmedico and husband Nick, and Derek Cookson; great-grandchildren, Keylan Abel, Carter and Peyton Delmedico; Nephews, Charles Hughes and wife Alicia and Chris Hughes and wife LeeAnn; Neice, Kim Dennis and husband Tim; as well as many friends. A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson with the family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM. A graveside service celebrating the life of Jerry Cookson will be held Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 12:00 PM in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery in Fort Gibson, OK with Pastor Christopher Dover officiating. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made in Jerry’s name to Good Shepherd Hospice 4350 Will Rogers Parkway #400 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 or by phone 1-405-943-0903. The family of Jerry Wayne Cookson has entrusted his services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service 1224 E Poplar/PO Box 1973 Fort Gibson, OK 74434. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com
Jerry Wayne Cookson, 70, of Muskogee, OK was born April 18, 1944 in Vinita, OK to William H and Wilma J Cookson, and passed away peacefully February 8, 2015 in Tahlequah, OK, with his family by his side. Jerry attended Muskogee Schools graduating... View Obituary & Service Information