Virgil Royce Cocanougher, 89 of Sand Spring, OK passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Mobley-Groesbeck Funeral Service has been entrusted with his services.

Virgil was born on January 6, 1935 in Hereford, TX to Jimmie B "JB" and Virginia Imo (Smith) Cocanougher.  After graduating from Hereford High School, served in the US Army.  Virgil went to work for NALCO, where he stayed until 1976.  He joined SUNOCO in Tulsa in 1977 and retired as a chemical engineer in 1999.

Virgil's family said "Dad could fix anything.  If you called him, he would tell you how to fix the problem."

Virgil loved his daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren and he adored his beloved dog Pepper.

Those left to mourn his passing are his three daughters, Kim Cocanougher, Tina Allen and her husband USN Master Chief Petty Officer Wayne Allen, Melissa Pearson and her husband USN Chief Petty Officer Brian Pearson (Retd); brother, Don Cocanougher; grandchildren, Trever, Jarrett, Jessica, Jonathan, Chelsea, and Brittany: great grandchildren, Easton, Calab, Klayten, Kaden, Bentley and Madelyn; niece, nephews and friends.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, JB and Virginia and grandson, Dylon.