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William Cockram Obituary

William Randolph Cockram, 74, of Floyd, Va., passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Dec. 5, 2009.

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December 5, 2009

Know of our prayers for you at this time. May God's very special peace and comfort be yours in the coming days. Cherish your memories and the promise of being together again in heaven.

W. Richard and Janice Shelton

December 5, 2009

Know of our prayers for you at this time. May God's very special peace and comfort be yours in the coming days. Cherish your memories and the promise of being together again in heaven.

December 4, 2009

Brian and Family, May the precious memories of your loved one bring confort as you go through this difficult time, Asking God to bring you peace in days ahead. Junior and Mary Anne Gardner. Radford,Va.

December 4, 2009

Mary, Leland, Brian and Kathy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you send Randolph home to the Lord. I know you all have peace of knowing that he is waiting for you at the feet of Jesus. Blessed is the day that all of us Christians can sit at Jesus' feet.

Love in Christ,
Melissa Akers

Faith Nichols

December 4, 2009

One of my fondest memories of Uncle Randolph was from my childhood and him calling me "Little Dolly" evertime I saw him. He could always put a smile on your face and you never saw him with out a smile. He will truely be missed by all the family. Love and peace to all of you. God has a great big blessing of Cockram's up in heaven watching over us all.

December 3, 2009

Dear Cockram Family,

I had the pleasure of helping take care of Mr. Cockram while at Skyline. He was a very sweet man with a dear family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Monica Holfield

Angel Spangler

December 3, 2009

Mrs. Cockram and Kathy,
I had the pleasure of getting to know Mr. and Mrs. Cockram when Mr. Cockram was a resident at Skyline Manor. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him and getting to know you all. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and pray that God gives you the peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Kathy - I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!

Angel Spangler

Kathy Kemp

December 3, 2009

Leland and Becky:

Sorry to hear this, I know he has been struggling for along time and many prayers have been answered. This will be his first Christmas with Jesus. You both are strong in you Christian walk and God will be with you. My thought and prayers are sent your way.

Danny

December 3, 2009

He was one of my favorite uncles, a very good man, we will miss him, He helped me in my younger years, call if I can do anything to help.

Darren Taylor

December 3, 2009

Lelan/Daryn,
I wanted to write and extend my condolences to you and your family. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Gerald and Vicky Via

December 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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