Darrol Steven Cooksey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Darrol Steven Cooksey of Salina, Kansas, born in Bogue, Kansas, who passed away on October 8, 2023, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Cooksey and Alice Cooksey (Teter); and his siblings, Vernon "Cork" Cooksey, Alfred "Buddy" Cooksey, Clyta Cooksey and Josephine Nelson.

He is survived by: his wife Karen; his daughter Merlene Talley of Solomon, KS; his grandchildren, Mikayla Knipp of Salina and Mikeal Knipp (Alicia) of Andover; his great grandchildren, Kynleigh and Avery; his grandson Myron Knipp (Donna) of Salina; his great grandchildren, Mia Hanson (Matt) and Destiny Hegedus; and his brother Martin Cooksey of Dillon. He is also survived by several nephew and nieces.

Memorials may be made to United Methodist Church of the Cross, or the Palco Lions Club, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.