Mr. Alex Cosey Jr.
April 5, 1946 - October 2, 2017
Alex was born on April 5, 1946 in Jefferson County, the son of Alex Cosey, Sr., and Minerva Brown Cosey. He retired from Alcorn State University after working for 33 years. Alex was a member of the Mt. Israel Baptist Church and served as an usher at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Port Gibson, MS. He enjoyed fishing and watching westerns. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers: O’Neal, Oscar, and David Cosey; nephews: Michael January, Gary Cosey and Christopher Counsel. Alex is survived by his wife: Bessie Ratliff Cosey; three sons: Ronald Ratliff, Dexter Ratliff, Marvin Ratliff; four daughters: Ada Ratliff, Dorothy Ratliff, Linda Ratliff, Margaret Walls; three sisters: Anita C. January, Zella M. Durby, Frances C. Ballard; nineteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nephews: Joe, Lee, and Keith January and Ken Ballard; nieces: Greta Walker and Donzella January and a host of other relatives and friends. Online condolences may be made at www.westgatefh.com
Alex was born on April 5, 1946 in Jefferson County, the son of Alex Cosey, Sr., and Minerva Brown Cosey. He retired from Alcorn State University after working for 33 years. Alex was a member of the Mt. Israel Baptist Church and served as an... View Obituary & Service Information