Stacy Cogbill

November 25, 1941 – June 13, 2026

Stacy Cogbill, 84, of Texarkana, Arkansas, joined Our Father in Heaven on June 13, 2026, at Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, following a brief illness.

Stacy was born on November 25, 1941, in Wynne, Arkansas. Stacy and his future wife, Linda met as neighborhood children in Texarkana. They dated during their time as students at Arkansas High School and at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Stacy was a proud Brother of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and graduated with a business administration degree in 1964. Stacy and Linda were married on January 3, 1964. He served in the Army National Guard for five years before receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1969.

Stacy’s first priorities were faith and family. He was always home just after 5:00 p.m. to see Linda and his sons, Craig, Collins and Clark before he was off for a short run, then dinner with the family. He was always a strong and present father to his three boys, working hard as they advanced through high school and college to make sure they were provided for. He took the family on many vacations, and he was involved in the boys’ school and sports activities.

Stacy and Linda, along with their sons, were active members of First Presbyterian Church in Texarkana, Arkansas, for many years, regularly attending Sunday mornings and on Wednesday nights at the church’s Family Night Supper. Stacy used his gifts behind the scenes at the church, serving in administrative roles, including as Clerk of the Session for many years. Over the years, multiple pastors came to rely on Stacy as a trusted advisor.

He ran Texarkana Insurance Agency, in partnership with Tarleton “T.R.” Rutledge, for more than 40 years. Stacy was well respected as a businessman of the utmost integrity and a strong work ethic, reflected in the fact he worked until 3:00 p.m. on his own wedding day. Those who worked for him fondly remembered his organization and attention to detail, as well as his kindness and patience. The business did not have a lot of turnover because of how well he treated his employees.

Stacy was a passionate supporter of the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was often seen with an Arkansas hat on. He attended many games throughout the years, including “The Big Shootout,” and followed his Hogs through many sports, including football, basketball, baseball and softball. He was known to go for a walk during games because it was too stressful for him to watch or listen.

Stacy’s loved ones will also remember him for his hobbies. When he and Linda left their house on Green Oaks Place and moved to Windy Hill Drive, fishing became one of his favorite pastimes. Always an early riser, Stacy spent most mornings out by the pond, reeling in bass and catfish. He was also an avid collector, amassing a large assortment of hats, watches and pocket knives. Stacy always had a pocket knife on him, which came in handy at Christmas or when someone needed to open a package.

Stacy loved his grandchildren with his whole heart. When they were born, he became “Papa” to Mary Claire, Ben and Hope. “Linna” and “Papa” found the greatest joy in their grandchildren and shared many of their happiest times with them, including countless hours fishing in Texarkana. He was always proud of his grandkids. When Ben married Reggie, he considered Reggie his fourth grandchild. Family, even those not related by blood, called him “Papa”.

The last years of Stacy’s life were a true testament to the marriage vow of “in sickness and in health.” When his wife was diagnosed with dementia, Stacy worked hard to make sure she was always taken care of and comfortable. When she got sick, he became her caretaker. For the last four years of their lives, Stacy and Linda lived at Woodland Heights Senior Living in Little Rock, where Stacy made daily visits to the memory care unit to be with his wife. His love and devotion to Linda was evident as he stayed by her side until she passed, on March 6, 2026. Stacy was a favorite of the staff at Woodland Heights, always known to show a smile and crack a joke.

After moving to Little Rock in 2022, Stacy began regularly attending Asbury United Methodist Church with his son Clark and his family. Stacy and Linda joined Asbury in 2023.

Stacy’s sense of empathy was unmatched. The concerns of his family and friends were always concerns of his own. When family or friends were going out of town, they could count on a text or two (or more) from Stacy making sure they arrived and returned safely. He was always looking out for others and making sure their needs were met before his own. Stacy led by example in his interactions with family, friends and neighbors, demonstrating Christian values of kindness, humility and service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenia Stacy Cogbill and William Henry Cogbill, and his wife, Linda Roberts Cogbill. Stacy is survived by his three sons, Craig, Collins, Clark (wife, Kay); his grandchildren, Mary Claire (mother, Lisa), Ben (wife, Reggie), and Hope; his brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Gail Cogbill; and his niece and nephew, Courtney Stone (husband, Marc), and Blake Cogbill (wife, Allie).

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at First Presbyterian Church in Texarkana, Arkansas. Visitation will precede the service at 10:00 a.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church (Texarkana, Arkansas), Asbury United Methodist Church (Little Rock, Arkansas), or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Courtesy of Texarkana Funeral Home.