George R. Cockerton

We were blessed with many great coaches who helped make the person we are today. Can't believe that was over 30 years ago. Thank you Cockerton family for sharing him with us!

Few men are able to shape the lives of so many individuals. Coach was a shining example of a man who, to this day, I hold dear to my heart. George was one of the few men who had a profound effect on shaping me as an individual. I am a better person today for having him in my life. My family truly loved the Cockerton family. I regret not visiting more and not being able to attend the services today, but now I think I can have some personal conversations with him and he will be listening. To...

Condolences to the entire Cockerton Family. Thinking of Coach Cockerton brought back many great memories. Your Dad was a principled and positive role model. He (along with Coaches Stockberger, Ladouceur, Jones and others) greatly impacted more formative young lives than he probably realized. He loved the game of football and used it to teach about accountability and hard work. He was also an empathetic man who knew that a teenager could sometimes use a pat on the back or a kick in the...

Coach Cockerton was an incredible Teacher. He didn't just teach us how to be good football players, he taught us how to be good men. My deepest condolences to his Family.

Coach Cockerton was a key figure in all of our lives, taught us to be tough, disciplined and he will be missed.

My condolences to the Cockerton Family. I really wish I could be at the services. I learned a lot from Coach Cockerton and feel very fortunate to have known him and benefit from the positive impact he has had on my life!