Mr. Vernon E.J. Cookson, age 92 longtime resident of Duncanville, Texas passed away on Monday June 13, 2016 in Robstown, Texas. Born on November 2, 1923 in Brighton, England, Vernon was a longtime business owner of several business ventures including a transmission shop and real estate agency. He was avid lover of music, he love songs by Elvis Presley and the Beatles. He is preceded in death by his wife Francis Cookson and other family members. Vernon will be greatly missed by those that love him, he leaves to cherish his memories and legacy his children: Alan Cookson, Quida Plimper, Elouise Ham, Clotene Johnson; grandchildren: Sid Johnson, Jackie Simmons, Sandie Faglie, C.J. Plimper, Jeremy Plimper and Chris Ham and host of other relatives and friends.