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Edward COCKRELL Obituary
Heaven will be a happier place due to his presence. Ed was a loving husband, father and a dedicated tractor trailer driver for Gwaltney of Smithfield.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne; his mother, Anne Evans of West Virginia; two sisters, Marsha and husband, John Wright of Idaho, and Bonnie and husband, Bill Denney of Hampton; three daughters, Angela and husband, Calvin Hale of Illinois, Crissy and husband, Richard Zehr of West Virginia, Tammy Cockrell of California; three sons, Terry Rhodes of Oakwood, Va., David Rhodes and wife, Christine of West Virginia, Edward Cockrell and wife, Kelly of Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A memorial service is planned, on his birthday, May 29, at Lacrosse Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1518 N. Mallory St., Hampton, VA, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Julie U. Thro officiating.
The family wish to thank Virginia Oncology, especially Dr. John Kessler, Kathy Pearson and Heartland Hospice. You were truly God's angels.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A 102, Newport News, VA 23606; or Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit St., Toledo, Ohio 43604. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward COCKRELL
Richard Zehr
May 14, 2010
Eddie, I only knew you for 9 short years but it felt like a lifetime. We shared a lot of hours out in the garage messing around with motorcycles and talking. I am going to miss you.
Megan & Sam Zehr
May 13, 2010
Papa, we love you so much. We will miss you. Were glad that you are not in pain anymore. We will see you again someday.
Love you always, Megan and Sam
Crissy Zehr
May 13, 2010
Crissy Zehr
May 13, 2010
Crissy Zehr
May 13, 2010
Crissy Zehr
May 13, 2010
Dad, you will be greatly missed. We all love you very much. Life will not be the same without you here with us. We take great comfort knowing that you are not in pain anymore and that you are with our heavenly father.
Samantha Denney
May 11, 2010
Dear Edward Cockrell, we never quite knew each other beyond a rare "hello" from time to time, but I know how much you meant to my mom and other relatives. I hope you rest peacefully in the afterlife. I know that you will be missed by many people.
Angela Hale
May 11, 2010
to a dear father that i will hold all of my memories and cherrish all the heart to heart talks and times that i was to be a part of you will never be forgotten. DAD I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ANDI WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND I WILL SEE YOU WHEN ITS MY TURN TO BE WITH OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WHICH IS WERE YOU ARE AT AND YOU FEEL NO PAIN THANk GOD FOR YOU ALWAYS TILL ETERNITY!! we love you!!!! your grand kids katlin-holly,hannah,kyle,dillian, your first great-grandson triston!!
Michelle Gossler
May 11, 2010
Dear uncle Eddie, I love you so much. I have so many wonderful memories of you. I will never forget our talk that me and you and dianne had at walmart. That day you made it perfect.You loved everyone of us. God bless your whole family. Love Michelle Gossler and family.
May 11, 2010
I love you slugger.
Love, your sis
When Dad And Mom Come to visit us in Tennessee
Edward Cockrell
May 11, 2010
Pics of some good Times with Dad.
Edward Cockrell
May 11, 2010
He will be missed dearly by us. I Love You so much that words could never explain.
Edward A. Cockrell and Family
lisa
May 11, 2010
You are going to be missed so much Ed. We love you.
Bryan and Lisa Dorsey
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