Royce Kim Cogburn

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Royce Kim Cogburn, 59, passed away June 10, 2015.

Visitation: 6:30PM to 8:30PM Thursday, June 18th at Old West Cowboy Church, 1412 S. Robinson Drive, Waco.

Memorial Graveside Services: 10AM Friday, June 19th at Rosemound Cemetery. Ray Cogburn officiating. Reception and meal will follow at Old West Cowboy Church, 1412 S. Robinson Drive, Waco.

He was born on June 27, 1955 in Waco to Lewis and Gladys Cogburn. He graduated from University High School in Waco in 1973. Royce was a truck driver for many years for the manufactured home industry. He enjoyed following in his father’s footsteps by buying and selling used equipment. Dirt track racing was also a passionate hobby of his.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Cogburn and Gladys Cogburn, his grandparents, several aunts and uncles, and a great niece.

He is survived by his sons, Chris Cogburn and wife Crystal, Brad Cogburn and wife Jennifer, 7 grandchildren – Stephanie, Weston, Trevor, Braylen, Emma, Levi, and Jase. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Cogburn and wife Natalie, and his sister, Sue Cogburn. Survivors also include one nephew, two nieces, and their families, two aunts, numerous cousins, and a host of friends.

Memorials may be made to a charity or church of your choice.

The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

“God is Good!

Place of Service: Rosemound Cemetery , 3201 S. 12th St.; Waco, TX 76706



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  1. Brenda Paulson

    Royce was a good friend of mine.We went to school together. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  2. Sue and family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
    Cindy Mendez

  3. Lou Anne Steele

    So sorry to hear this. My prayers are with all of the family.

  4. Erin & Jeremy Venable

    Brad, we are so sorry to hear this. Praying strength and comfort for you guys.

  5. Darlene Campbell Green

    Cogburn family I am so sorry for your loss,may God be with your family in the time of need. Love you all

  6. Darlene Campbell Green

    Cogburn family I am so sorry for your loss,may God be with your family in the time of need.
    Love you all

  7. Our thoughts and prayers are with u and your family. Love JADENE AND WAYNE

  8. Randy & Tina Bagby

    Our sincere condolences to the Cogburn family for comfort during this very difficult time. Ya’ll are in our prayers.

  9. Linda Ashlock

    I am so, so sorry for your loss! I will be praying for all of you in this very sad time! I pray that God’s love will be with you all and comfort you as only he can do!!! We love you all, if there is anything else we can do please let us know!

  10. We are praying for the friends and family left behind….

  11. Dinah Densman Dodd

    I wll always remember his kindness he helped Kenny Sam and I when we needed help he towed us and made sure we got help when we needed it rest in peace friend.

  12. Linda Rannals

    Praying for peace and comfort during this sad time. May God wrap you in his loving embrace and may you feel his presence.

  13. Sending prayers to the family … Rooster was a one of a kind … Going to miss him .

  14. RIP Rooster… I’ll miss you!!

  15. Ronnie & Debbie Garner

    so sorry to hear this , our prayers are with the Cogburn family.

  16. Candace Wilshire

    To the Cogburn Family,
    Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at the loss of Royce. I have known Royce from way back to the mobile home days and him always rolling in and toting em out. Last year I spent alot of time with Royce at HOT Speedway while working with the pit crew. Gonna miss him. Thoughts and prayers coming your way in the days and weeks to come. God bless and may Royce rest in peace.

  17. Richard Wilshire

    My prayers go out to the Cogburn family, Royce, “Rooster” as I always new him by was a close friend for many years when I worked at Patriot Homes, we shared many a laugh and dirt track story, I will cherish the memory of him forever……….

  18. My prayers for the Cogburn family, I am truly sorry for your loss. God Bless all of his family while you go through this painful time.

  19. Cheryl Thompson

    I am sorry for your loss. May Royce find peace on the other side.

  20. Sorry for your loss, Royce and i were more than just friends his was like my brother. I will miss him greatly.

  21. I am so sorry. Royce was my friend. God’s speed Royce Cogburn. Lord give his family whatever they need to get thru this , in Jesus name. Amen

  22. Melissa trayler

    Will keep all family and friends in my prayers during this time of need. Keep looking to God and he will carry you through

  23. PATSY RAYBUCK

    So sorry for your loss. A Dad, Brother, Unlce, Friend will always be missed. May he RIP and the arms of Jesus!

  24. Archie, Mark McDugal

    Rooster was a good friend. We will miss him. I hope he finds the peace he’s looking for.

  25. RIP Royce

  26. Brad I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was one of a kind and he will be missed. Prayers to you and your family.

  27. james r black

    sorry to hear about Royce’s passing ,may God Bless and keep the family and give you all his peace. james black ,hubbard tx

  28. Kyla and Kevin McMullen

    Dear Sue , Roger and families , also Royce’s family , We are so sorry for your loss and know how it feels to lose a brother before we’re ready to say “goodbye”. May God wrap each of you in his arms and love and comfort you during this sad and hard time.
    God understands and cares and so do we, In his love, Kyla and Kevin

  29. Brenda Van Cleave

    Just wanted to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Royce was a great guy and i’ll definitely miss him calling me girlfriend lol he always had a smile on his face and was so much fun to dance and hang out with. My heart goes out to his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda

  30. Ron and Robin Rice

    May God wrap your arms around all of the family and give you strength and comfort at your time of loss. We send our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you all to have comfort. Just always remember the memories.
    Love yall
    Ron and RObin

  31. Ben and Linda Howard

    Keep the memories Alive . The memories we all have are precious so from time to time share these and keep them in your heart forever . Sorry for your Loss and you’ll remain in our prayers . Ben and Linda

  32. D. Bredemeyer

    Rooster will be missed. We had some serious conversations and prayer…

  33. Brenda Wooley ary

    Prayers for the cogburn family. RIP royce

  34. Raymond Lucien

    My deepest sympathy to the Cogburn family.My prayers are with you all. Royce & I were friend’s a long time, gonna miss u buddy. Loosechange

  35. Brad and Entire family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God’s Peace comfort you. Love, Carol Epps

  36. Darline and Tonya Brown

    My mother and I have been knowing Royce ( Rooster) forever. Although we have not seen him for many years we recently reconected with him through facebook. It was tragic and shocking, to hear of his passing. He was always a kind and loving person, and all my memories of him were fond. I would like to express my condolences to his family and many friends we lost a wonderful person but heaven gained a wonderful angel. RIP dear friend till we meet again !!

  37. Janet Lumpkin Baker

    My condolences for the Cogburn family. I too went to school with Royce. I called him my friend. He will be missed. Another Trojan has spread his wings. Fly high Royce, fly high.

  38. Anita Keith Brown

    My thoughts and prayers are with the Cogburn family during this difficult time. My fellow Trojan, I hope you find peace.

  39. Trevor cogburn

    your were the best pope ever love you from your grandson trevor

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