Bill E. Cockrum, 83, passed away Sept 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO due to complications from pneumonia. He was a resident at Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab for the last 4 years, where he suffered from Alzheimer's.
Born Feb. 7, 1932 as the oldest son to Fred and Margaret Cockrum, he served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, & the U.S. Airforce, as well as fighting in the Korean War. On June 10, 1955 Bill married the love of his life, Peggy Cockrum (Faught). Always a hard-working man, he was a Journeyman Electrician for 42 years & owned his own electrical business during that time. He often said, "Work, work, work. That's the name of the game." Bill loved all animals (especially horses & dogs), cars, & country music.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cockrum; son, Terry Cockrum; and brothers, Jim Cockrum, Fred Cockrum, & Gary Cockrum.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Tammie Hammond; grandchildren, Amanda Hammond & her fiance Marcus West, Cody Hammond, & Tori Wiseman & her husband Jaron; his first great-grandchild, due in November; and brother, Don Cockrum.
Graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Sept. 13, 2015
Born Feb. 7, 1932 as the oldest son to Fred and Margaret Cockrum, he served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, & the U.S. Airforce, as well as fighting in the Korean War. On June 10, 1955 Bill married the love of his life, Peggy Cockrum (Faught). Always a hard-working man, he was a Journeyman Electrician for 42 years & owned his own electrical business during that time. He often said, "Work, work, work. That's the name of the game." Bill loved all animals (especially horses & dogs), cars, & country music.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cockrum; son, Terry Cockrum; and brothers, Jim Cockrum, Fred Cockrum, & Gary Cockrum.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Tammie Hammond; grandchildren, Amanda Hammond & her fiance Marcus West, Cody Hammond, & Tori Wiseman & her husband Jaron; his first great-grandchild, due in November; and brother, Don Cockrum.
Graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Sept. 13, 2015
Bill E. Cockrum, 83, passed away Sept 8, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO due to complications from pneumonia. He was a resident at Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab for the last 4 years, where he suffered from Alzheimer's.
Born Feb. 7, 1932 as the oldest son to Fred and Margaret Cockrum, he served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, & the U.S. Airforce, as well as fighting in the Korean War. On June 10, 1955 Bill married the love of his life, Peggy Cockrum (Faught). Always a hard-working man, he was a Journeyman Electrician for 42 years & owned his own electrical business during that time. He often said, "Work, work, work. That's the name of the game." Bill loved all animals (especially horses & dogs), cars, & country music.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cockrum; son, Terry Cockrum; and brothers, Jim Cockrum, Fred Cockrum, & Gary Cockrum.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Tammie Hammond; grandchildren, Amanda Hammond & her fiance Marcus West, Cody Hammond, & Tori Wiseman & her husband Jaron; his first great-grandchild, due in November; and brother, Don Cockrum.
Graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Sept. 13, 2015
Born Feb. 7, 1932 as the oldest son to Fred and Margaret Cockrum, he served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, & the U.S. Airforce, as well as fighting in the Korean War. On June 10, 1955 Bill married the love of his life, Peggy Cockrum (Faught). Always a hard-working man, he was a Journeyman Electrician for 42 years & owned his own electrical business during that time. He often said, "Work, work, work. That's the name of the game." Bill loved all animals (especially horses & dogs), cars, & country music.
Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Cockrum; son, Terry Cockrum; and brothers, Jim Cockrum, Fred Cockrum, & Gary Cockrum.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Tammie Hammond; grandchildren, Amanda Hammond & her fiance Marcus West, Cody Hammond, & Tori Wiseman & her husband Jaron; his first great-grandchild, due in November; and brother, Don Cockrum.
Graveside service at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
Published in the News-Leader on Sept. 13, 2015
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