Stanley "Fred" Maurice Cooksey Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Stanley "Fred" Maurice Cooksey

Stanley Maurice Cooksey, 50, transitioned into eternal life on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

He was born in Harrisburg, the son of Joni Cooksey and the late Stanley Franklin, received his formal education in the Harrisburg Public School District. During his working career, Fred formerly worked at Power Component Systems and Giant Food Store. Most recently entered the field of Housing Restoration as an entrepreneur.

“Fred”, as he was affectionately called by family and friends, was a big guy with a big heart who always looked out for his family and friends. In his leisure, he loved to play cards, tell jokes and laugh. He loved clothes, jewelry, sneakers and stylish cars. Fred was a sharp dresser with his own style; some would refer to him as “Fly Guy”. He was an avid Seattle Sea Hawk Fan, but most of all, he was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his daughters and especially enjoyed spending time with his family at family gatherings and with his friends also.

In addition to his father; his maternal grandmother, Pearl I. Cooksey; his paternal grandmother, Madeline Franklin and paternal grandfather, Thomas Franklin preceded him in death. Fred leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish precious memories of him and their time spent together: his daughters, Journey Cooksey and Jhené Cooksey; his mother, Joni Cooksey; his sister, Tamika Cooksey; his niece, Sharde Cooksey; his great nephews, U´Day Lauren Cooksey and Matthew Baldwin; his maternal aunt, Patti Cooksey; his maternal uncles, Glen Anderson, Zachary Anderson and Billy Hinton; his paternal uncle, Ronald “Ronnie” Franklin; his paternal aunts, Patricia “Patty” Franklin, Donna Franklin-Doaks and Madeline “Jeannie” FranklinWoodward; his sisters of the heart, Caché Woodward and Shakira Franklin; his brothers of the heart, Tyrrell Franklin, Lenny Howze, Maurice Thompson, Shawn Chase, Pep Jackson, Marty Jackson, Mari Anthony, Manny Smith, Jamal Crummel and Mark Bailey; his extended family, Anne and Cheryl Mills and family, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Fred’s life will be celebrated on Friday, July 16 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing and visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of New Hope Living Baptist Church at 395 South 2nd Street, Steelton, PA 17113.

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R.I.P FRED COOK UPT FOR LIFE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. 🤘🏿🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹

Sending our deepest condolences to the Cooksey family. Praying for you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾!!!! We'll miss you bro. Love, Adrian Arp & family Charlotte, NC & Harrisburg, Pa

REST IN HEAVEN MY FRIEND🙏🏾
Reva English

My heartfelt condolences to the Cooksey and Franklin Families. Praying for your continued strength at such a difficult time. There is no greater pain than the loss of your child. God Bless your heart.
Toby Clark and family

Life is so unexpected and most never understood, but we stay in prayer and take it one step/day at a time. My prayers to all the family members as you go through this time of loss.
Donna Queen and the whole Queen Clan from Altoona, PA

RIP Fred...My condolences to the family. Erica Washington

Sincere Condolences To 🙏The Family b

Sending condolences to the families of the Cooksey and Franklin . May God surround you with strength and peace through the loss of your love one. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Franklin-Thomas Harrisburg Pa.

My condolences to the Families Cooksey and Franklin May God give you the strength and peace and wrap his arms around each one of you in Jesus Mighty name.

My deepest sympathies to the family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤❤❤ R.I.P FRED, you'll definitely be missed. Love, Lisa Clarke ❤

I jus want to tell u I luv u Cuzzo a piece of my heart left that day this is truly a hard one from kids until forever u well always b big Cous

My sincere condolences to the Franklin and Cooksey families. Rest in eternal power . You are now with the Holy one and your ancestors. 🙏🏽

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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