Obituary
Billy Ray (Bill) Cookston passed away on March 28, 2025, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Bill was born in Royce City, Texas to Alfred Marion Cookston and Willie Mae Warren Cookston on December 13, 1936. He attended Royce City High School, then graduated from Texas A &M, Commerce. He was inducted into the Royce City High School Hall of Fame in 2020.
Bill married Nadine Turner, and together they had two children, …
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Billy Ray Cookston was THE Best Neighbor a little girl could ever ask for... He "ate" more Mud Pies and actually seeme…
Billy Ray Cookston was THE Best Neighbor a little girl could ever ask for... He "ate" more Mud Pie…
Billy Ray Cookston was THE Best Neighbor a little girl could eve…
Well 20 years across the street from us and we will miss him so much! We have told story after story of “ Mr. Bill’
Our …
Well 20 years across the street from us and we will miss him so much! We have told story after stor…
Well 20 years across the street from us and we will miss him so …
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Veronica Chapman Layne
Prayers for you and your family during the days ahead.
Veronica Chapman Layne
Prayers for you and your family during the days ahead.
Veronica …