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James Cockerhern Obituary

Cockerhern, Pastor James Robert
63 of Phoenix, passed away on February 17, 2016. Visitation Thursday February 25th 5-8 PM at House of Rhema Full Gospel Baptist Church 3220 S. Fair Lane #12 Tempe 85282. Homegoing service Friday February 26th 10 AM at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1401 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. Preston Funeral Home serving the family.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Feb. 25, 2016.

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Granpa God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be . So he put his arms around you and whispered "Come to me"

Briana Cockerhern

March 17, 2016

Earlene Donnell-poindexter

February 27, 2016

We were deeply sadden to hear of the passing of Rev James Cockerhern, please accept our heart felt sympathy. Michelle is very broken hearted and sad as she she loved him dearly, her Uncle meant the world to her and he will be missed by his Kansas City Family. May God embrace each of you in your time of sorrow. Sorrowfully , Earlene Donnell Poindexter

michelle C

February 27, 2016

RIP UNC

Michelle C

February 27, 2016

RIP UNC

Walkers

February 26, 2016

Family, Please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort be with the family. Losing a loved one is never easy but your faith in God will strengthen you and help you to get through each day. Cherish your many fond memories.

Darlene & Clarence White

February 25, 2016

To the family of James Cockerhern -our longtime friend- please know we share your grief at the loss of your loved one. Our prayer is that you be comforted during this difficult period.

Calvin Cockerhem

February 25, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Memorial Events
for James Cockerhern

Feb

25

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

House of Rhema Full Gospel Baptist Church

3220 S. Fair Lane #12, Tempe , AZ

Feb

26

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church

1401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ

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Preston Funeral Home, Inc.

3800 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040

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