Michael Gene "Mike" Cossey, 60, of McAlester, died, Thursday, October 1, 2015, in McAlester. The son of Coy Gene Cossey and Arnita Leahoma (Roberts) Cossey, he was born November 8, 1954, in Sacramento, California. Mike worked for many years as a carpenter and was currently employed at Tricat, Inc. He was a member of the National Carpenter's Union for over 20 years and was a Baptist in faith. In his spare time, Mike enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and working in his yard. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Mike is survived by his wife, Libby Cossey of Krebs; one son, Denton Cossey of Krebs; two daughters, Cortny Cossey-Delgado of California, and Carly Cossey of Mustang; his mother, Nita Vargas of Chickasha; his father and stepmother, Coy and Julie Cossey of Vian; one sister, Shannon Harrell of Chickasha; four brothers, Darwin Cossey and his wife, Penny, of California, Nathan Cossey of Norman, Billy Cossey of Dibble, and Eric Cossey and his wife, Renee, of California; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2015, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Burial will follow in the Dibble Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.