James Samuel Cooksey's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2025 in Waldorf, Maryland

James Samuel Cooksey

December 16, 1945 - July 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Waldorf, Maryland

James Samuel Cooksey's obituary , Passed away on July 9, 2025 in Waldorf, Maryland

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James Samuel Cooksey

December 16, 1945 - July 9, 2025 (79 years old)

Waldorf, Maryland

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James Samuel Cooksey Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Samuel Cooksey of Waldorf, Maryland, who passed away on July 9, 2025, at the age of 79, 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, Samuel Louis Cooksey and Evelyn Lorraine Cooksey (Barron); his brother Donald Cooksey; and his grandchildren, Eric Kackley, Stephanie Cave and Patrick Cave.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Cooksey (Lange); his children, Wayne Cooksey of Brandywine, MD, Irene Thompson (Marty) of Waldorf, MD, Debbie Bradshaw (Sean) of Spotsylvania, VA and Cheryl Altimus (Travis) of Newburg, MD.; his siblings, Robert Cooksey of Brandywine, MD and Margaret Wetherald of Bryantown, MD; his mother-in-law Irene Lange of Sebring; and his grandchildren, Jennifer Borawski, Ruby Donaty, Amanda Magee, Greg Kackley, Nicole Beam, Chris Kackley, James Magee, Brian Cooksey, Shianne Cooksey and Madison Cooksey. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Jim's name to Bible Baptist Church of Waldorf, PO Box 946, Waldorf, MD 20604.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Arehart-Echols Funeral Home PA



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2941 St Peters Church Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601

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