Donald V. Cohee

On the 6th day of November in 2024, Donald V. Cohee passed away at the age of 62. His passions in life included music, pool, fishing, and following Razorback basketball/football. His music revolved mainly around playing the saxophone. He studied music in college and had the opportunity to play with other musicians including Robert Goulet during his lifetime. He enjoyed playing pool from an early age along with his 2 brothers on their home pool table. He would continue this into his later life where he enjoyed playing in his home with friends and family. He was known to compete and place in local pool tournaments over the course of several years. He was an avid angler and spent most of his time trout fishing on the White River. He was competitive with his brother Dave for bragging rights that will likely remain forever disputed. Don took great pride in his contribution to the construction of the Bud Walton Arena in 1994 that continues to be utilized by the Arkansas Razorback Basketball team to this day. He followed their progress through their ups and downs to the year of his passing. Donald Cohee was born on March 2, 1962 in Washington State to Bob and Patricia Cohee. He grew up in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He attended College in Conway, AR at the University of Central where he studied music before he began work as an apprentice electrician and started a family of his own with Lorraine Ivens (Cohee). They had one son together Andrew, of whom was a source of great pride. This would later carry onto his granddaughter Luna Cohee. Don would go on to obtain his Masters Electrician License and would eventually own his own company that carried his name before his retirement. He devoted his later years to the care of his elderly mother who was with him at the time of his passing. Don was preceded in Death by his father Robert (Bob) Cohee. He is survived by his mother Pat and 2 brothers Dave and Dan. He is also survived by his son Andy, wife Devin and their daughter Luna. He is survived also by his nieces/nephews Liz, Daniel, Bobbie Jo, Stephanie, Rebecca, David Michael, Heather, and Michael. A memorial service will be held at a future date in Northwest Arkansas and another in Mountain Home to allow for immediate family attendance. However, all friends and family are welcome to attend.

Donald V. Cohee

March 2, 1962 - November 6, 2024