Clifford Alexander Cooksey

He was born on December 21, 1925, in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a graduate of Jefferson County High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served honorably in Germany during WWII. He received numerous decorations including a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After returning from the War, he attended the University of Florida where he began his long lasting love of the Florida Gators.

C.A. made Tallahassee his permanent residence with his wife of 67 years, Mable Ashton Cooksey. He spent his professional career shaping the future of Tallahassee’s burgeoning skyline. He was employed by Culpepper Construction where he lead many crews in the building of several Tallahassee landmarks including Florida’s Capitol Complex, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare’s major additions and renovations, Doak Campbell Stadium and other Florida State and Florida A&M University structures. Following retirement, he continued his love of construction helping his family and friends.

In C.A.’s 89 years, his proudest achievement was providing for and raising nine accomplished daughters. C.A. never knew a stranger and welcomed all who crossed his path with a loving heart and open arms.

C.A. was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Rossie Cooksey; his brothers B.J., Doug and Earl Cooksey, grandson Joseph Williams, and niece Susan Dodson.

He is survived by his beloved wife Mable; daughters Carol Ann Cochran (Hank), Nancy Chavez (Mike), Kay Dick (Scott), Peggy Folmar (Mark), Cyndi Williams (Joe), MaryLu Winchester (Richard), Julie Fountain (Marcus), Mavis Clifford (Joey), and Jacki West (Judd).

Along with his wife and daughters, he is survived by a sister, Mable Cooksey Boykin of Monticello, FL; 21 grandchildren: Grady Cochran, Steven Dennis (Teresa), Mehgean Willoughby (Geoff), Michele King (Alan), Alex Folmar (Kelly), Phillip Folmar (Hayley), Michael Chavez, Amanda Schultz (Eric), Sarah Meinhardt (Chris), Rebecca Brooks (Graham), Stephanie Clary (Luke), Ashley Fountain, Andrew Winchester, Lindsey Winchester, AnnaMarie Fountain, Angela Fountain, Taylor Clifford, Justin West, Alexandra Fountain, Heather Clifford, and Jordan West; 14 great-grandchildren and two on-the-way; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home on Riggins Road. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at 1pm, Seminole Baptist Church, 3330 Mission Road, immediately followed with interment at Culley’s MeadowWood Funeral Home on Timberlane Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice.