Mr. Bonnie Cookson
October 17, 1939 - December 6, 2020
Bonnie Cookson, of Viburnum, Missouri passed away in Clarksville, Tennessee on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 81. Bonnie was born in Pexico, Missouri on October 17, 1939 to the late Aaron Joseph and Irene (Wagner) Cookson. Mr. Bonnie Cookson married the love of his life Miss Verla Barton on March 20, 1965 at the 2nd United Baptist Church in St. Louis, Missouri. This union was blessed with two children. Bonnie proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church in Viburnum, and was active until his health no longer permitted. He enjoyed living in the country and spent many hours hunting, fish, and just being outdoors. Sadly he lost Verla was passed away on February 21, 2017. Bonnie Cookson is survived by his children, Bryan Cookson and wife December, of Villa Ridge, MO, and Tonya Tanner and husband Rickie, of Clarkson, TN; brothers, Pete Cookson, Harold Cookson, and Duane Cookson; sisters, Freda Alexander, and Kathleen, all of St. Louis, Missouri; grandchildren, Hayley Gillen (Justin), Brook Cookson (Josh Short), Kate Cookson, Baillie Tanner, Alexis Cookson, Rhett Tanner, and two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 1:00PM at the Barton Cemetery in Oates, MO.
Bonnie Cookson, of Viburnum, Missouri passed away in Clarksville, Tennessee on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the age of 81. Bonnie was born in Pexico, Missouri on October 17, 1939 to the late Aaron Joseph and Irene (Wagner) Cookson. Mr. Bonnie... View Obituary & Service Information