COOKSEY
Wayne Earl Cooksey, 76, passed away May 8, 2019. He was the son of Earl & Avadell Cooksey. Wayne was born in Centralia, IL, and was a proud resident of Jacksonville Beach, FL. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cooksey; two sons, Jason (Emma) of St. Augustine, FL, Mason (Lanai) of Jacksonville, FL; sister, Belva Hinthorne (Bill) of Punta Gorda, FL; niece, Stacey. Wayne was known as "Pops" by his grandchildren, Katie, Rosie, and Zachary. He will be joining company with Avadell & Earl, and his son, Scott. After earning his MBA at Murray State, Wayne embarked on a successful financial career that spanned four decades. During college, Wayne was an active officer in the ATO fraternity. After college, he was a baseball coach, avid runner, and mentor to anyone who was lucky enough to find themselves in his circle. He was a sports enthusiast, a member of the Corvette Club, a Rock & Roll fan - knowing all the songs - and Wayne loved to dance. Wayne's energy, his passion for veterans, and love for his family and friends will be remembered and enjoyed by all that were ever blessed with his engaging smile. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11 am at Ponte Vedra Valley in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in Wayne's name to The Wounded Warrior Project. Please sign the online guestbook at www.pontevedravalley.com
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So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May you R.I.P. Wayne!
Larry Wooters
June 7, 2019
Sending sincere sympathy to all the family. Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this time.
In our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely, Allen Wooters & family.
Donna Wooters
June 6, 2019
To the family of Wayne, my sympathies and thoughts and Prayers to you all She worked with my aunt for several years. The Cookseys lived a block north of us on Maple St growing up. So sorry!
Peggy Myers-Beal
June 6, 2019
Hazel: I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you in this time of need.
MT
May 23, 2019
Will always remember his easy smile, his wonderful laugh and how much he loved his Hazel. RIP
Jeri Allen Johnson
May 22, 2019
Hazel, Zachary & Family,
Words do not seem adequate at a time like this but you all have been in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wayne was a special person to me. My fondest memory of him was that when he came to our home in North Carolina, he always complimented me about my desserts and cooking in general. He always thanked me when he left for "putting up with him" and going beyond to make their visit special. I do hope that he is at peace now and I sincerely hope that you all can, at some point, find peace as well. Love,
Shirley Harrell (sister in law)
Shirley Harrell
May 21, 2019
Shirley Harrell
May 21, 2019
Dear Hazel and family,
I first met Wayne when I was working at Jacksonville University more than 30 years ago. He has been so helpful to me. All the guidance, stories, bits of wisdom always with humor, and his strength. So many favorite memories. Farewell to my Pollywog Friend. Blessings and God's grace to all of you. Most sincerely, Kathleen Nelson
May 21, 2019
RIP Wayne. You will be missed. Costa Verano staff loves you!!
Cheryl Wearing
May 17, 2019
I am so very sorry for your families' loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. I hope the passage at James 1:13 is a comfort to you all.
Maureen
May 15, 2019
I am completely shocked and saddened. To Wayne's family, peace and love to you all during this extremely difficult and devastating time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss you Wayne...
Steve Gormley
May 15, 2019
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