Howard Blanc Cockrum

Hi Great Great uncle I am Dudley jr. grandaughter sorry for your loss.

Mildred, it has been a long time since Liz and I left Knoxville. I think the last time we saw you and Howard was at Tom Everette's retirement party, or maybe it was Herschell's funeral. I always appreciated Howard's friendship while we were at Cumberland. He set a good axample of service to others in his life. Our prayers are with you and your family as you travel this part of your journey together.

Hello, Mildred,

It's Bob Austin's daughter, Sue. I was sorry to hear of Howard's passing from my father, but it reminded me of a story about him that you may not have heard. In 1966, when I was working my way through UT at the White Store in Western Plaza, Howard came through my line and tried to pay me with a $1000 bill! He got a good laugh out of my shocked face when I told him I couldn't make change for it. I thought you'd enjoy that one. Warm regards and love from me in...

Thinking of your family in your time of loss.
Edward Clark & family

No words can take away the sadness of the physical separation, even knowing that Howard is where we all want to be one day, seeing the face of God, and knowing the answers to every question he ever wanted to ask God, and being in a place with no pain or sorrow. I have fond memories of his smiling face at Cumberland Church,his warmth and charm seemed to just envelope you and make a bad day seem better. He had such a kind heart.

Thinking of your family and hoping that fond memories will bring you peace at this sad time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Thinking of all of you. So sorry for your loss. Hugs.

Our sympathy and prayers are for your family in the loss of Howard. We remember the years of working with you and him at Cumberland Baptist Church We would love to come to the funeral Sunday but this weather has us homebound, Bert and Marjorie Mullins , Abingdon, VA

I wish we could be there to give you a hug and let you know how much we will miss Howard. We love you and are praying for you all. As someone said when daddy died "The circle here gets smaller, but the circle in Heaven gets larger all the time." What a joy it will be when we are all together again.