Mr. James Edward Coogan Sr.

January 5, 1935 - May 3, 2020

We are here today to celebrate the life of our brother and friend Brother James Edward Coogan, Sr. who went to be with His Lord May 3, 2020 being 85 years 3 months 28 days. Brother James was born January 5, 1935 at Chery Hill, Arkansas to the late Willie Clem Coogan and Sylvia Melcena Howard Coogan. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, John Edward Coogan and Lizzie Pettit Coogan; James Alfred Howard and Deliah Rowton Howard. Two sisters, Odel Coogan and Rosy Beth Coogan Lewis. Two Nephews, Paul Sewell and John Perron. He is survived by his wife Florene Elizabeth Ferguson Coogan of the home. One brother John Alfred Coogan. Three sons, Edward Lee Coogan, James Edward Coogan, Jr. and Brian Christopher Coogan, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and one brother-in-law; Virgil Lewis all of Clarksville, Arkansas. One stepson; Dennis Dilbeck and one step- grandson all of Waldron, Arkansas. He was a timber and factory worker by trade. He worked 17 ½ years at Thermo-Tile in Clarksville, AR. Moved back to Mena, AR in 1994 when he worked at the Polk County Court House for 5 years, helped deliver the Ouachita Trading Post for 9 ½ years, Co-Owner of Coogan’s Lawn Service. He was a member of Bible Believers Baptist Church of Mena, Arkansas. Brother James was a guitar player for Jesus wherever he had the opportunity and was a great prayer warrior. Funeral services will be held at Bible Believers Baptist Church of Mena on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Jerry Musgrove officiating. Beasley Wood and the staff still strongly suggest that social distancing is in place, and other recommendations set forth by the governor of Arkansas still be observed.