David Wayne Cooksey, Age 61 of Kenedy, TX passed away on September 29, 2014 in Kenedy, TX.  David was born on February 16, 1953 in Clarksville, TX to John Robert and Bernice Louise Skidmore Cooksey.  He was a proud Veteran of the US ARMY serving his country proudly during the Vietnam War.  On April 17, 1995 he married Sydney Irene Tenberg in Beeville, TX who preceded him in death on November 30, 2009.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sydney Irene Cooksey, and his father John Robert Cooksey.

He is survived by his mother, Bernice Louise Cooksey of Beeville, TX; son James Cooksey of Kenedy, TX; stepchildren Missy McNeese of Three Rivers, TX; Marie Williams of Chaote, TX; Stacy Adams of Round Rock, TX; Richard Lerch, III of Karnes City, TX and numerous grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 12PM to 1PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel.  Memorial Services will also be held Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 1PM in the Eckols Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Matt Singleton Officiating.  Inurnment will follow in the Kenedy Cemetery.