Eldon Cooksey, an 89-year-old Trenton resident, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020 at Wright Memorial Hospital of Trenton.
Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020 at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, north of Trenton.
There will an open visitation from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2020 at Resthaven Mortuary of Trenton.
Mr. Cooksey was born on Oct. 9, 1930 in Trenton to Alva Dow and Velma Meyers Cooksey. He was married on March 18, 1950 in Trenton to Retta Ann Huffstutter.
Eldon was skilled in many trades and crafts. Over his working career, Eldon applied his talents and shared his knowledge with others. He began his working career at Nisbeth-Seidel, Bock Truck and Tractor, Huffstutter Auto Body and Modine before owning and operating a gas station and later Cooksey Auto and R.V. He also worked as a school bus driver, radiator repairman and was also proud to have been on the Trenton police force.
In his younger years, he enjoyed stock car and go cart racing. In later years, he developed a passion for riding motorcycles and RV camping with Ann. Eldon and Ann enjoyed square dance and were proud members of the Peppy Promenaders and Bethany Boots and Belles. He developed the character “Sam,” a hillbilly character he performed as comic relief for the square dance groups.
Surviving relatives include his son, Mike Cooksey and his wife, Jane of Trenton; a daughter, Marilyn Wilken and her husband, Jim of Raytown; a daughter, Connie Cross and her husband, Greg of Laredo; a brother, Donald Cooksey and his wife, Lena of Laredo; two sisters-in-law Judy Klinginsmith and Zella Whitney; eight grandchildren, Jay Cooksey and his wife, Crislyn, Michelle Reed and Sam, Jada Hollinger and her husband, Dillon, Brian Frey and his fiancé, Amanda, Wesley Frey and his wife, Stephanie, Jacob Cross and his wife, Staci, Ashlea Watson and her husband, Travis and Ethan Cross and his wife, Hayley; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his buddy, Jack the cat.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Green Hills Animal Shelter or Sunnyview Nursing Home and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.
Online condolences may be left at www.resthavenmort.com
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